
Airbus Appoints Lars Wagner as CEO of Commercial Aircraft Division
Airbus announced that Lars Wagner will assume the position of CEO of the Commercial Aircraft Division effective January 1, 2026.
Wagner is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTU Aero Engines, a manufacturer of aircraft engines based in Munich, Germany, since January 2023. Previously, he held multiple management positions at various Airbus locations, including Bremen, Hamburg, and Toulouse. He holds degrees in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and an MBA.
Succeeding outgoing Christian Scherer, Wagner will join Airbus in early November to ensure a smooth transition of operations.