In 2010, Faury became executive vice-president for research and development at car maker Peugeot.

[5] As the new CEO, he faced the H225 crash in Norway, killing all thirteen people on board and grounding all H225 helicopters used in North Sea oil exploitation for a 15-month period.

[6] Faury replaced Fabrice Brégier as Airbus Commercial Aircraft COO from February 2018.

[7] Faury will have to shape Airbus' response to the Boeing New Midsize Airplane, face A320neo production and operational challenges, complete A400M negotiations and address slower-selling models like the A330neo.

[citation needed] Faury led the company through the recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic and the continued development of an environmentally friendly aircraft fueled by hydrogen.