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Lars Wagner

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CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus
📍 France

Lars Wagner is the CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, a role he started in January 2026. His career is deeply rooted in the aerospace sector, having previously served as CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG. He holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering from RWTH Aachen University.

After a decade leading MTU Aero Engines, he returned to Airbus, where he spent a significant portion of his early career.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
CEO Commercial Aircraft
Job Level
Leadership
Location
France
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Aerospace Leadership
He has held consecutive CEO roles at major industry players, MTU Aero Engines and now Airbus, driving strategy for commercial and military aviation.
Aviation Technology
His background as an engineer and CEO of an engine manufacturer shows a deep focus on the technology powering the future of flight.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
CEO Commercial Aircraft
Airbus
11-2025
EVP Commercial Aircraft
Airbus
9-2025 - 10-2025
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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Airbus taps Lars Wagner as CEO of its commercial aircraft business. Featured in Reuters
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CEO of Airbus' Commercial Aircraft. Featured in Airbus
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Education
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RWTH Aachen University
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Collège des Ingénieurs
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