VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, Apr 28, 2025 – Dassault Systèmes and Airbus have expanded their partnership to integrate the 3DEXPERIENCE platform into the lifecycle management processes of all new Airbus programs. The collaboration will cover civil and military aircraft as well as helicopters.
This deployment will support the development process for all Airbus civil and military aircraft and helicopters. More than 20,000 users from every business area, along with Airbus suppliers, will collaborate and use virtual twins – either on premise or on a sovereign cloud. This will shorten development cycles, improve production, and enhance aftersales support, all while reducing costs.
“Digitalization is a key enabler that we are leveraging to support our core priorities, whether it is ramping up the production of our commercial aircraft, preparing the next generation of platforms that will further contribute to the decarbonization of our sector, or pioneering the defense and security solutions of tomorrow,” said Guillaume Faury, CEO, Airbus. “This renewed partnership with Dassault Systèmes will play an important role in accelerating our progress towards these goals, while ensuring the highest levels of quality, safety and security throughout the lifecycle of our products and solutions, from design to in-service operations.”
“Our long history of collaboration with Airbus embarks on its next chapter, enabling the entire enterprise and its value chain to innovate globally, efficiently and virtually for decades to come. Airbus can take full advantage of AI-powered generative experiences, and scientific advances in material science, modeling, simulation, production and operation systems efficiency with our 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This will open new possibilities to imagine, create and produce the experiences that will define the future of the aerospace industry,” said Bernard Charlès, executive chairman, Dassault Systèmes.
Dassault Systèmes will provide Airbus with seven industry solution experiences based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. They are “Program Excellence,” “Winning Concept,” “Co-Design to Target,” “Cleared to Operate,” “Ready for Rate,” “Build to Operate,” and “Keep Them Operating.”
Source: Dassault Systèmes
About Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes SE, established in 1981 and based in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France, is a global software company focusing on 3D design, digital mock-ups, and product lifecycle management (PLM). The company creates virtual tools that help improve real-world outcomes for consumers, patients, and communities. Its software portfolio includes CATIA for product design, SOLIDWORKS for 3D mechanical engineering, DELMIA for manufacturing processes, and SIMULIA for advanced simulations. These solutions support industries like aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, industrial equipment, life sciences, and technology. As of 2024, the company has approximately 23,811 employees across 194 offices worldwide. Dassault Systèmes reported €5.67 billion in revenue in 2023 and serves over 350,000 enterprise customers in more than 150 countries.
About Airbus
Airbus is a leader in the aerospace sector, offering a portfolio that includes commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense and security solutions, and space systems. Founded in 1970, the company serves a industries including commercial aviation, defense, and space exploration. Airbus is organized into three divisions: Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters, and Defense and Space, delivering advanced solutions to customers worldwide. Headquartered in Toulouse, France, Airbus has established an international presence through its manufacturing, assembly, and research facilities. The company is at the forefront of sustainable aerospace innovation, with ongoing initiatives in alternative propulsion technologies and digital transformation. In fiscal year 2024, Airbus generated annual revenues of approximately €65.4 billion. With over 50 years of experience, Airbus remains a key player in global mobility, national security, and space exploration, maintaining its leadership in the aerospace and defense sectors.