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December 22, 2025

World’s Largest Aviation Giant Abandons Google Over Security Concerns

Airbus has cited US jurisdiction risks as it prepares to move sensitive systems to a European sovereign cloud

World’s Largest Aviation Giant Abandons Google Over Security Concerns

TL;DR

  • Airbus is moving critical digital systems away from Google's cloud services.
  • The decision is driven by security and data sovereignty concerns linked to US jurisdiction.
  • Google faces a class-action lawsuit in the US over alleged privacy violations by its AI assistant, Gemini.
  • Airbus will tender a contract for a European sovereign cloud to host mission-critical workloads.
  • The shift will cover sensitive data including production, business management, and aircraft design.
  • Airbus estimates an 80% chance of finding a European provider meeting its requirements.
  • The tender is valued at over €50 million ($58.5 million) and is expected to launch in early January.

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