Lars Wagner is set to take over as the Chief Executive Officer of Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business starting January 1, 2026. Currently serving as CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG in Munich, Wagner will join the Airbus Executive Committee. He will replace Christian Scherer, who has been in various executive roles at Airbus for over four decades.
Wagner will begin his transition to Airbus in November 2025 to ensure a seamless handover from Scherer. At MTU Aero Engines AG, Wagner has served as CEO since January 2023 and has held significant roles such as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President for OEM operations since joining the company in 2015. His career also includes management positions at Airbus facilities in Bremen, Hamburg, and Toulouse. Wagner holds degrees in mechanical and aeronautical engineering and an MBA.
