Airbus has announced the appointment of Matthieu Louvot as Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026. In his new role, Louvot will report to Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury and will become a member of the Airbus Executive Committee, highlighting the strategic importance of the helicopter division within the group.
Louvot will succeed Bruno Even, who has led Airbus Helicopters for nearly eight years and is stepping down to pursue new professional opportunities. During his tenure, Even played a key role in strengthening the division’s global position, modernising its industrial framework and steering the business toward more sustainable and profitable growth.
Airbus leadership expressed confidence that Louvot’s extensive experience within the organisation and deep understanding of the rotorcraft sector will ensure continuity while positioning the division for its next phase of development. His appointment is viewed as a move aimed at maintaining operational stability while accelerating innovation and market competitiveness.
Currently serving as Executive Vice-President for Strategy at Airbus, Louvot has been associated with the helicopter business for over a decade. Since joining Airbus Helicopters in 2010, he has held several senior leadership roles, including Executive Vice-President for Customer Support & Services and Executive Vice-President for Programmes. These positions provided him with broad exposure across programme management, customer engagement and operational execution.
Before joining Airbus, Louvot worked within the French public administration, including advisory responsibilities related to industrial policy. He is a graduate of École Polytechnique and École Nationale d’Administration, combining strong technical and policy expertise with industry leadership experience.
With this leadership transition, Airbus aims to ensure strategic continuity while strengthening the long-term competitiveness of its global helicopter business across both civil and defence markets.
