How Airbus Nearly Went Bankrupt

In Airbus’s early days, they released their very first aircraft, the Airbus A300. It was a go or no go project, being an aircraft with technology the world had yet to see. Many were skeptical or the new European company, Airbus, nearly leading them into an unfortunate downfall. How did Airbus prevail? Watch the video to find out, and make sure to leave a like and subscribe if you haven’t already!
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[@ice711real]

My apologies for the spelling errors at 2:26 and 3:47

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It's alr

[@lando2011]

How dare you make a mistake

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All good bro! I do not care about spelling errors your videos are crazy good!

[@christhorman2042]

aidbus 🚑☠💀

[@axelshares]

It is ok lol I do that for my channel Airlineaviation

[@bossfight6125]

Could you imagine how much longer the 747 and quadjets in general would last had airbus not have been created

[@jackass130nm]

trijets too

[@Lizardz4life]

I wish this was true.

[@jwil4286]

well, Boeing soon responded with the 767, so I guess that just fueled a tit-for-tat response (which is always good in a free market).

[@Dudedoesstuffright]

A300 collapsing Airbus: WE SEND EM A FREE AIRCRAFT CS series collapsing Bombardier: SELL IT!

[@Armor23OnPatrol]

Boeing: *schemes to forbid both planes sell in the US*

[@EuropeanRailfan]

From being a small company to passing Boeing because of the whole MCAS situation. Heck, the world's biggest aircraft order was for Airbus planes! (IndiGo ordered 500 A320neo family planes)

[@ice711real]

Quite an impressive feat for an aerospace company that has only been around for about 50 years

[@Klassik_KT]

@@ice711realand quite a big order for a low-cost airline xD

[@MRT1XV1C]

Meanwhile,Boeing fans are waited a quadrillion centuries for 777x and 797

[@AV.CnH2n2]

@@MRT1XV1C yeah but not likely 797

[@AV.CnH2n2]

I still like both airbus and boeing

[@mrwelshaviation_024]

Wow airbus has gone through a lot and come so far in not that long, great company

[@ice711real]

Shows to never stop coming up with good ideas even when times are tough I guess 😂

[@ThePiloteerGojiOFFICIAL]

4:08 this music SLAPS

[@DarkZilla2000]

I, personally, am very excited to see which direction the aviation industry and your channel goes next! :D

[@shadytoucans]

Ice, keep up the awesome work! This video is edited so much and it looks like it took really long to make! I will continue watching your videos because they are awesome!

[@ice711real]

Thank you, it indeed took 5-6 hours like most vids, so I appreciate it!

[@shadytoucans]

I sent you an email showing my plane drawling and my model airport!@@ice711real

[@Mghplayz1]

another amazing video by ice711. as always the vid was very informative. I would love to see a video on the Boeing 767 (Boeings first twinjet widebody).

[@ice711real]

Thanks!! I was gonna mention the 767 in this video, maybe in the future I’ll do a more in depth comparison to the 767 and the A300

[@verjiniamilanova3107]

I didn't know airbus went through a situation like this. You learn something new evry day!

[@ice711real]

Glad I could inform you on the lesser known story :)

[@meepsonic]

0 A300's

[@bossfight6125]

The A300 is truly a pioneering aircraft and the first of it's kind!

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It’s great to see you’ve gone from small channel to nearly 100k in such a short amount of time, it’s takes many people a couple of years to do it! It’s nice to see this

[@ice711real]

Thanks so much for the support, it indeed has been crazy growth!

[@tonofbrix]

One of my favorite KZbinrs, nice vid as always

[@ice711real]

Thanks mate :)

[@limitlessrblx8]

We makin’ it outta the Airbus factory with this one 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯

[@clydemakesedits]

We all know its a good day when Ice uploads. Im looking forward to the next airplane drawing review!

[@AztecAmal]

ayy these videos are back!! bruh I just watched this video and it was so good especially all the "mini stuff"

[@RocketrywithAnay_2013]

That is so incredible story! A300 was nearly a failure for Airbus and despite the fact they were built in 1970's it stayed in production line till 2006!!(but that is nothing in front of 747💀💀)

[@SwizzolaTheAviator]

Airbus just went from 0 to hero! Wow. Also great video ice!

[@ChineseTrainGuy]

3:50 perfect i have my aidbus

[@flaps3]

I love your content! Keep up the good work!

[@ice711real]

Thanks ✌️

[@lambdatoaster]

0:26 That DC-9 pulled a Ryanair so hard it managed to disconnect the tail from the aircraft. Either way, nice video on the history of Airbus.

[@Mghplayz1]

lol

[@ninethetwotailedfox]

and the front landing gear lmfao

[@cbortz496]

YEEHAW

[@thatoneluckymiata8427]

What's the music btw??

[@Mr.DA525]

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[@ckz7880]

It’s always a good day when Ice uploads 😃

[@Ian_Schneider]

Great video as always

[@Redneck_Jesus88]

I love this content and I started watching when I moved to the States from Iceland

[@ice711real]

Haha I wanna move from the states to Iceland, thanks!

[@supsnail]

I always thought airbus was really powerful from when it was founded, but this has changed my perspective

[@ice711real]

Always glad to inform people of true stories!

[@ICEBOY-aviation]

1 like, 1 reply? Let me fix that.

[@TonyTheGato]

Ice you are the teacher i always dreamed about

[@mrgeckoguy]

Nice vid mate

[@imdabiggestbird_]

That's some quality info... especially on the Airbus. Never knew about it's near bankruptcy. It has some interesting story!

[@Trident_176]

Thanks for the vid! Also, what day are you going to do the Christmas-themed aviation art rating video? Before Christmas or a bit after?

[@ice711real]

Likely a few days before Christmas, but possibly a few days after if the editing takes a while

[@Sleepyschnawzer]

Hello ice nice to see you again

[@ice711real]

Hello there

[@AI_Paul]

From the rough start to one of the greatest airplanes of modern era, there journey is truly revolutionary.

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This is truly an ice711 moment

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I have been waiting for this moment.

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Good vid keep up good work

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4:40 i think that Gaiety in the Golden Age is the perfect song for your videos. it really fits the rest of the theme of the channel

[@ice711real]

Interesting thought lol

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Honestly listening to that song is relaxing in the morning

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4:40

[@IGuessImGeorge]

2:27 “It would proove difficult” had me dying 🤣

[@ice711real]

I literally acknowledged that spelling error, but somehow forgot to change it, my apologies 😂

[@IGuessImGeorge]

@@ice711real There’s also a part where it says aidbus instead of airbus after that. Love your vids man ❤️

[@Purely-Flight]

Perfect balance between comedy and informatively (idk if that's a word ngl) Anyway I loved it

[@ice711real]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@Aviation129]

Great video!

[@ice711real]

Ty :)

[@Aviation129]

Np :)

[@ironpan1212]

You should do a video on the a310 🙂

[@PDL-Group157]

This man is soo underrated

[@classy.planes]

I'm happy that they made the A300, it's such a beautiful and elegant plane and an A300 of DHL is based at my local airport too so I get to see this beauty everyday

[@DanTDMJace]

FRA?

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@@DanTDMJace nop BSL

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I love this channel

[@ice711real]

Glad to hear it :D

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We making it out of Toulouse with this plane!🔥🔥🔥

[@south_oceanic]

Thanks for the such interestin video

[@ice711real]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed!

[@ja785a4]

To be accurate, Korean Air played key role in A300 and Airbus' success. They were the first non-European A300 customer. This affected Airbus sales strategy which lead them to focus on Asia-Pacific market - and many Asian carriers introduced A300s and A330s later on

[@luzfrias5183]

0:26 Lol thank you for making me laugh Ice711

[@LioxZlinh]

I never knew that as an avnoob, great vid btw

[@ice711real]

Always glad to inform 🗣️

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Can you make a video about flying-wing concept aircraft next? Like the KLM flying V concept.

[@g-man8151]

Yo ice you should make a video about the twin engine Boeing 747 that might be made

[@Arandomavgeek]

It's crazy how airbus Is making beluga of this

[@FauspacYT]

Thats crazy, a small plane company that turned into one of the worlds biggest aircraft companies

[@pavelpospisil5918]

That's one of the most epic villain origin stories i've ever heard 😂

[@lnternetguy5214]

As a Toulousain, i appreciate that i love planes

[@av.explorer1real]

3:00 this conversation got me😂💀👍

[@ice711real]

Lol

[@United_States_Goverment537]

Can u do the history of Mcdonell Doulgas

[@AbnormalHuman69]

Fun fact: the early A300 and A310 models from the '70s and '80s uses a YOKE, not a SIDE STICK. 1990 Airbus: let's make the planes more fun, by putting JOYSTICKS in them! Manufacturer: OK...

[@SwordyAviationReal]

That ending was I think the biggest plot twist ever for airbus

[@MrModelmaker]

I believe they were going to get the "bus" outta there!

[@YaBoyFlaky5663]

haha very funny😕

[@MrModelmaker]

@@YaBoyFlaky5663 Sarcasm, _oh I_ *_hate_* _that_

[@YaBoyFlaky5663]

@@MrModelmaker ok 🫤

[@reconsloth]

Now we're just waiting for an A390

[@Aviation2go]

Fun fact: The first ever airbus flight was on my birthday Question: what editing software do you use? Btw my chair is orange (bit off topic)

[@ice711real]

I use inshot

[@Aviation2go]

@@ice711real ok good to know 😈

[@THEAVIATION_GOD]

I’m such a big fan that I’m watching this on my small speed boat… on my phone

[@ice711real]

Thanks bro 😂

[@THEAVIATION_GOD]

yw

[@LeeJongMin-jf6uh]

0:26 lol, that landing 🤣🤣🤣

[@Jourdan-tg9oc]

Airbus was a very tiny company and then It became the best company with the best planes.

[@Your_Local_Nerd]

What kind of software do you use to make these kinds of videos?

[@ice711real]

inshot

[@Your_Local_Nerd]

@@ice711real thanks again

[@Nick-111]

nice vid

[@chillinwithbrosYT_aviation]

I like this video this was pretty decent and I liked it very much that I liked it😊

[@ice711real]

Thanks!

[@maltheartist_aviation]

0:27 that looks awfully familiar to a certain crash!

[@captainrylenaviation29]

It is an incredible aircraft and company

[@somerandomrobloxuser]

I didn't really knew A300 did exist until around few months ago

[@user-no4pr3be1n]

Please another q@a

[@SONYcomputerEntertainment_PS5]

0:26 Average Ryanair Landing :

[@AnahiRumak]

fun fact: i learned about the a300 when i was watching a theflightchannel video... (a crash ofc lol)

[@TheAlaskanChanneI]

ICE I love your vids! (As an Alaskan, I’d love to give you some ice from a glacier and some snow fresh from Denali!🧊❄️)

[@ice711real]

Greetings from the Midwest, lower 48!

[@ThePixilPilot]

imagine if eastern didn't take the offer

[@ice711real]

😳

[@jocelynuy2922]

They would probably get a dunce hat put on them

[@superflyer140]

I think I like Airbus a little more than Boeing, their a330 and a380 are my favorite and they are amazing, though I’ve never been on either 😅

[@SONYcomputerEntertainment_PS5]

0:26 WE FLYING RYANAIR WITH THIS ONE🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥💀🔥

[@bling_blangA320]

Quite impressive though, and also why is it longer than the a220??? Btw 11/11 story.

[@Irancountryball-qw2vq]

Was the music on the Iran air A300 not Iranian music but from different country in the Middle East?

[@yohanesmy8354]

Hmm, can you try to review old airline commercial from the 70-90's? Seems interesting considering commercial is kinda boring now lol

[@Wahstuff]

I enjoyed an A319 flight from Fort Lauderdale to Regan National. Thanks to the crew with American Airlines!

[@ilzambongo1401]

My favourite classic Airbus airliner. Loved to fly home on those A300s. Miss the old days

[@Jason67mh]

A300 one of my favorite airbus planes for style We dont talk about the cockpit of both a300 and a310

[@Dingleberry540]

3:50 aidbus 💀

[@SirFloofy001]

Im glad Airbus survived. Boeing needs proper competition (seriously, that's what keeps massive corporations innovating, and also drives their prices down by stopping them having a monopoly. No matter what side of the airliner competition you prefer, both companies benefit from the others existence even if they don't want to admit it) And while i will always be a Boeing fan, a sky full of em would just be boring. Plus Airbus tickles my tech fancy.

[@ice711real]

Very well said.

[@Tpr_1808]

4:15 Correction. They can afford new planes they are just heavily sanctioned such that they can't order any new planes so inorder to make money they must make the most of what they have by cannibalism of other aircraft to keep some in service. There was a point they ordered many a330s and couldn't get delivery of them before they sanctioned again so Airbus was forced to cancel them. That's why all Iranian carriers fly dinosaurs even though maintenance ain't cheap

[@Buff145]

Even the military in the country operates a F-14 when every single F-14 is retired

[@4TYCH1PH0B14]

3:47 i love airliner company name "Aidbus"

[@liakathoa7892]

damn this guy Knows every plane, I bet he knows more planes than me

[@jeetknowschess]

interesting video

[@Applefan7197]

I love this

[@gurlshutup69695]

4:15 Correction: Iran Air actually ordered A LOT. of Airbuses and one of them are a350 1000s, a330s, a321 and a320s, etc. And the reason why is that theyre stuck with the a300s because they rejected the huge order Iran Air made from 2016, which I still do not know why.

[@aidenwhite2838]

0 aircraft sold at first? Sounds similar to Boeing's problem when they tried to sell the 707 to airlines.

[@AizYT_]

0:27 smoothest ryanair landing 🥶🥵🔥🗿😳❗️💯

[@bumb.wingman]

Even though Boeing aircraft’s look slick, gotta say that airbus takes the cake in comfortability. I once had a domestic flight and it was the most spacious and the most comfortable ride I ever had in a plane, but the 777-300ER is a tad bit better of course.

[@Project.Rickshaw]

the 717 crashing was funny as hell

[@chocolatebar4654]

Its a MD-8--- You know what, they all look the same

[@SkyHighAviation4639]

I triple dog dare you to do a video on a bedroom tour

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W ICE711

[@shadytoucans]

YO W VIDEO

[@ThomasthetrainspotterYT]

I might go on a Thai airways A380 back to Bangkok from London (LHR)

[@EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE856]

1:52 HEY THATS MY COUNTRYS AIRLINE

[@Stellaris556]

I remembered that Boeing CEO of that time back then kinda mocking the A300 just another failing government project. And that statement he made aged poorly since Eastern Airlines started using them. I watched Mustard's video about this.