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Airbus Announces Lars Wagner as new CEO of Commercial Aircraft Business

Effective January 1, 2026, Lars Wagner will become CEO of Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business, succeeding Christian Scherer.  Mr. Wagner is currently CEO of Munich-based MTU Aero Engines AG.


MTU Aero Engines AG's CEO, Lars Wagner, will Become CEO of Airbus' Commercial Aircraft Business on January 1st, 2026 - Courtesy MTU Aero Engines
MTU Aero Engines AG's CEO, Lars Wagner, will Become CEO of Airbus' Commercial Aircraft Business on January 1st, 2026 - Courtesy MTU Aero Engines

On Thursday (July 10, 2025), Airbus announced that Lars Wagner (50) will succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business effective January 1, 2026.  Mr. Wagner will re-join Airbus from Munich-based MTU Aero Engines AG, where he currently serves as CEO.  He will join the company from the beginning of November 2025 to ensure a smooth transition alongside Christian Scherer, who will remain CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business until December 31, 2025, topping a 40-year career with Airbus.


In an October 2024 press release from MTU Aero Engines AG, Lars Wagner announced his departure as CEO, stating,


“As an aerospace enthusiast, I will be leaving my professional home MTU after ten years and taking on a new role in the industry.  MTU is a successful company with a long tradition, a passion for innovation and excellent prospects for the future.  Despite recent challenges, MTU is back on the path to success, as our latest results show.  Nevertheless, I have decided to seize a new professional opportunity starting 2026.  In the time remaining, I will continue to focus on further improving MTU’s operating and financial performance together with my colleagues and to secure the basis for a successful future with profitable growth.”


Lars Wagner has been CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG since January 2023.  Since Joining MTU in 2015, he has held roles as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President in charge of OEM operations.  Prior to joining MTU, Mr. Wagner held a number of management positions with Airbus in Bremen, Hamburg and Toulouse.  He holds a degree in mechanical and aeronautical engineering, as bell as an MBA. 


 

Source(s): Airbus, MTU Aero Engines AG

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