Airbus has appointed Matthieu Louvot as Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Helicopters, effective April 1, 2026. He will report to Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury and join the company’s Executive Committee.
Louvot, who currently serves as Airbus Executive Vice-President Strategy, will succeed Bruno Even. Even has decided to leave Airbus after eight years at the helm of the Helicopters division to pursue new personal and professional opportunities.
Faury paid tribute to Even’s leadership, noting that under his tenure Airbus Helicopters expanded its product portfolio, transformed its industrial system and was placed on a sustainable and profitable growth path. He added that Louvot’s deep experience in the helicopter sector and strong understanding of the division’s strategic and operational priorities would ensure a smooth leadership transition.
Louvot joined Airbus Helicopters in 2010 after an early career in the French administration, including a role as industry adviser at the French Presidency. He has since held several senior leadership positions within the business, notably as Executive Vice-President Customer Support & Services and Executive Vice-President Programmes.
Airbus said an announcement on Louvot’s successor as Executive Vice-President Strategy will be made in due course.
