Airbus is one of the most powerful companies in aviation. Here's a closer look at its rise from upstart to industry titan.

Airbus On May 29, 2019, Airbus celebrated its 50th birthday. In the five decades since its founding, Airbus has developed from a fledgling upstart to one of the industry's titans. Over the past 20 years, the commercial aviation industry has come to be dominated by Airbus and Boeing. Airbus and Boeing each own roughly half of the global commercial airliner market. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. On May 29, 2019, Airbus celebrated its 50th birthday. In the five decades since it...