Airbus SE is a holding and management company, which engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of aerospace products, services, and solutions. It operates through the following segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defense and Space. The Airbus segment involves the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of commercial jet passenger aircraft, regional turboprop, and components, conversion and related services. The Airbus Helicopters segment includes the provision of civil and military helicopters and related services. The Airbus Defense and Space segment focuses on connected intelligence, military air, and space systems. The company was founded on December 29, 1998 and is headquartered in Leiden, Netherland.