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Lars Wagner

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CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus
📍 France

Lars Wagner is the CEO of Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, a role he started in January 2026. He previously served as CEO of MTU Aero Engines, where he also held COO and Chief Sustainability Officer roles. He holds degrees in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering from RWTH Aachen and an MBA from Collège des Ingénieurs.

His lifelong passion for aviation began with a childhood dream of becoming a pilot, and he is a father of two children. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork and advises young professionals to always choose a career path they genuinely enjoy.

Unique fact: He began his career with an apprenticeship as an aircraft builder at Airbus, returning years later to lead its largest division.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
CEO Commercial Aircraft
Job Level
Leadership
Location
France
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Sustainable Aviation
As the former Chief Sustainability Officer at MTU, he drove the company's decarbonization roadmap and is focused on developing emissions-free propulsion systems for the future.
Aerospace Innovation
With a background in aeronautical engineering, he has overseen the development of advanced engine technologies and has a keen interest in revolutionary concepts like the water-enhanced turbofan.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
CEO Commercial Aircraft
Airbus
11-2025
EVP Commercial Aircraft
Airbus
9-2025 - 11-2025
In Transition
MTU Aero Engines
1-2023 - 8-2025
CEO
MTU Aero Engines
5-2022 - 8-2025
Chief Sustainability Officer
MTU Aero Engines
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Lars Wagner to become CEO of Airbus' Commercial Aircraft business. Featured in Airbus Newsroom
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Airbus taps Lars Wagner as CEO of its commercial aircraft business. Featured in Reuters
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Education
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RWTH Aachen University
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Collège des Ingénieurs
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