Lars Wagner to become CEO of Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business
Lars Wagner, incoming CEO of Commercial Aircraft business, Airbus
Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTU Aero Engines AG, based in Munich, will join the Airbus Executive Committee and succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business, effective January 1, 2026.
Wagner will join Airbus from the beginning of November to ensure a smooth transition with Scherer, the July 10 press release said. Scherer remains CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business until December 31, topping a career spanning more than 40 years in several executive roles with Airbus.
Wagner, 50, has held the position of CEO at MTU Aero Engines AG since January 2023. Prior to his appointment as CEO and since joining MTU in 2015, Wagner assumed the roles of Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President in charge of OEM operations. He previously held a number of management positions at Airbus, including in Bremen, Hamburg and Toulouse. Lars holds a degree in mechanical and aeronautical engineering as well as an MBA.
