You wouldn’t guess that this massive, futuristic building, home to Airbus Fahrwerk, is all about landing gear. But behind these doors, a crucial part of aviation takes flight. The Bremen site, a cornerstone of the aerospace industry, has been a hub for aircraft production for over a century. This factory carries on the legacy of Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau AG, a pioneer in aviation, where German aircraft design soared to new heights.
It’s where parts for every Airbus model are meticulously crafted. Here, just-in-time production meets craftsmanship, where landing flaps are crafted for both the smallest A320 and the colossal A330. The precision is astounding. Giant wings for A330 and A350 aircraft arrive in Bremen, where engineers carefully install hydraulic lines and kilometres of electric cables. They then depart, fully loaded, for Toulouse, France, via the iconic Airbus Beluga cargo planes.
But Airbus Fahrwerk in Bremen doesn’t stop at wings and landing gear. It’s also the development centre for high-lift systems, where Airbus engineers are pushing the boundaries of aviation. They’re developing flaps with advanced drives for the next generation of Airbus aircraft. And with the rising focus on climate-friendly aviation, Bremen plays a key role in developing hydrogen-powered aircraft.
The future of flying rests on the shoulders of engineers at Airbus Fahrwerk. They are creating a new era of aviation, right here in Bremen, a true centre of aerospace expertise.