Airbus has appointed Matthieu Louvot Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026. He will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury and be part of the Company’s Executive Committee.

Currently Executive Vice-President Strategy for Airbus, he will succeed Bruno Even, who has decided to leave the Company to pursue his next personal and professional objectives.

A graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique and Ecole Nationale d’Administration, he started his career in the French administration, including as advisor for industry at the French Presidency. He joined Airbus Helicopters in 2010 where he held a number of management positions including Executive Vice President Customer Support & Services and Executive Vice President Programmes.

His replacement in the Airbus EVP Strategy role will be announced at a later date.