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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
61
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
5
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 5 REVIEW 5 FIX
F
Alt Text Quality
Action
20 of 32 images have issues
FIX
20 of 32 images have issues
Critical::
20 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Critical::
20 image-in-link without alt text
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Info::
11 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
1 image(s) with good alt text
32 images 1 good alt text 11 decorative 20 missing
IssueCount
missing20 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

Learn more

WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.

Why this matters

Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.

Learn more

An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

F
Web Manifest
Action
Invalid JSON
FIX
Invalid JSON
Warning::
Manifest contains invalid JSON
Manifest at https://airbus.com/themes/custom/airbus_web_experience_ui/favicons/corporate/site.webmanifest contains invalid JSON. Browsers cannot parse it.
Got: https://airbus.com/themes/custom/airbus_web_experience_ui/favicons/corporate/site.webmanifest

Manifest contains invalid JSON.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Navigation UX
Action
2 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
2 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Search functionality detected
Got: role-search
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
6 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search role='search' landmark
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 6 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
C
Form Accessibility
Action
3 of 10 controls have issues
REVIEW
3 of 10 controls have issues
Critical::
3 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <select id="vjs_select_585">; <select id="vjs_select_604">; <select id="vjs_select_619">
Info::
7 control(s) properly labeled
10 controls
7 labeled
0 placeholder only
3 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#edit-searchsearchSearchfor/id
#vjs_select_535selectColorfor/id
#vjs_select_540selectOpacityfor/id
#vjs_select_550selectColorfor/id
#vjs_select_555selectOpacityfor/id
#vjs_select_565selectColorfor/id
#vjs_select_570selectOpacityfor/id
#vjs_select_585select(none)none
#vjs_select_604select(none)none
#vjs_select_619select(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<select id="vjs_select_585">; <select id="vjs_select_604">; <select id="vjs_select_619">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title 404 – page not found | Airbus Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
4 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
4 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
SVG favicon detected — scales perfectly to any size
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Missing
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Present
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Present
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 1 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

19 pass 1 fail WCAG AA
h2 Main navigation
2.00:1
#000000
on
#3B3F4B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · above the fold
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Pioneering sustainab…20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 Main navigation2.00:13.0:1
#000000
#3B3F4B
Fail
h2 Careers20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 Secondary navigation20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 What are you looking…20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 Annual General Meeti…20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 Artemis II: Historic…20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 Our purpose in actio…20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 Discover what we ach…20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 Launch your career a…20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 Airbus Faces20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 Our latest news and …20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 Airbus Full-Year (FY…20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 Let's stay in touch20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 Footer menu20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h2 Legal navigation20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h3 Most popular topics20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h3 Airspace U Suite: re…20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h3 Artemis II lifts off…20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass
h3 Beyond speed: Racer …20.65:13.0:1
#000000
#FDFDFD
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 88/100 — 4 failing, 27 passed
REVIEW
88

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
02 April 2026 a.awx-card__link > div.awx-card__content > footer.awx-card__footer > time.awx-time

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img
div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img div.awx-card__picture > div.awx-media > picture > img

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Tables and lists

Screen readers have a specific way of announcing lists. Ensuring proper list structure aids screen reader output. Learn more about proper list structure.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Airspace U Suite: redefining accessible air travel for everyone Web Story Com… div.awx-section__inner > div.awx-section__content > div#awx-carousel-89428394 > ul#awx-carousel-slides-42537076

These are opportunities to improve the experience of reading tabular or list data using assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Airspace U Suite: redefining accessible air travel for everyone Web Story Com… div.awx-section__content > div#awx-carousel-89428394 > ul#awx-carousel-slides-42537076 > li.awx-carousel__slide
Artemis II lifts off: destination Moon with the Orion spacecraft! Web Story S… div.awx-section__content > div#awx-carousel-89428394 > ul#awx-carousel-slides-42537076 > li.awx-carousel__slide
Beyond speed: Racer demonstrator proves agility and stability in latest test ca… div.awx-section__content > div#awx-carousel-89428394 > ul#awx-carousel-slides-42537076 > li.awx-carousel__slide
Chasing contrails: How Airbus-backed research is tackling non-CO2 emissions We… div.awx-section__content > div#awx-carousel-89428394 > ul#awx-carousel-slides-42537076 > li.awx-carousel__slide
Pioneering global connectivity through terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks… div.awx-section__content > div#awx-carousel-89428394 > ul#awx-carousel-slides-42537076 > li.awx-carousel__slide
From seconds to death, to ‘until death do us part’: helicopters help lives go o… div.awx-section__content > div#awx-carousel-89428394 > ul#awx-carousel-slides-42537076 > li.awx-carousel__slide
Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Document has a `<title>` element
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
Links have a discernible name
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Identical links have the same purpose.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Form elements have associated labels
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A+
Landmark Structure
26 landmarks
PASS
26 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
6 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Info::
Search landmark present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "drawer-title-1800787060" SEARCH MAIN CONTENTINFO footer
A
Heading Hierarchy
61 headings
PASS
61 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
3 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H2 Main navigation
  • H3 About us
  • H3 Products and services
  • H3 Innovation
  • H3 Sustainability
  • H3 Safety
  • H2 Careers
  • H2 Secondary navigation
  • H2 What are you looking for?
  • H3 Most popular topics
  • H1 Pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world
  • H2 Annual General Meeting
  • H2 Artemis II: Historic Moon mission - Airbus
  • H2 Our purpose in action
  • H3 Airspace U Suite: redefining accessible air travel for everyone
  • H3 Artemis II lifts off: destination Moon with the Orion spacecraft!
  • H3 Beyond speed: Racer demonstrator proves agility and stability in latest test campaign
  • H3 Chasing contrails: How Airbus-backed research is tackling non-CO2 emissions
  • H3 Pioneering global connectivity through terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks
  • H3 From seconds to death, to ‘until death do us part’: helicopters help lives go on
  • H2 Discover what we achieve on a global scale
  • H3 Connect
  • H3 Connect
  • H3 Serve communities
  • H3 Serve communities
  • H3 Save lives
  • H3 Save lives
  • H3 Protect
  • H3 Protect
  • H3 Explore
  • H3 Explore
  • H2 Launch your career at Airbus
  • H3 (empty)
  • H3 (empty)
  • H3 (empty)
  • H2 Airbus Faces
  • H3 Meet Julia
  • H3 Meet Alexandra
  • H3 Meet Candice
  • H3 Meet Daniel
  • H3 Meet Shital
  • H3 Meet Carmen
  • H3 Meet Sid
  • H3 Meet Sebastien
  • H3 Meet Kanika
  • H3 Meet Valentina
  • H3 Meet Andreas
  • H2 Our latest news and events
  • H3 The Airbus H140: To the power of three
  • H3 Smart Catering: reducing cabin food waste with AI
  • H3 Beyond connectivity: elevate the passenger experience and aircraft operations
  • H3 Artemis II lifts off: destination Moon with the Orion spacecraft!
  • H3 Pushing the A350F to the limits: aircraft ground testing gets underway
  • H2 Airbus Full-Year (FY) 2025 financial results
  • H3 FY 2025 EBIT Adjusted
  • H3 FY 2025 EBIT Reported
  • H3 FY 2025 Free Cash Flow before Customer Financing
  • H3 share price
  • H2 Let's stay in touch
  • H2 Footer menu
  • H2 Legal navigation

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

A+
Print Stylesheet
Print styles detected
PASS
Print styles detected
Info::
External print stylesheet detected
Got: /sites/g/files/jlcbta136/files/css/css_iiusLpu2L0E_I43B5gvPvLW0OiyTaRRrl364dFArbYY.css?delta=2&language=en&theme=airbus_web_experience_ui&include=eJx1k2tygzAMhC9ExZE0xiigGceilpw0t6_dlhAlzR-xq_2w8YPAZaqKV5qQvjYqTDkSVh6XJFNIQ3iXX3gmGVK4STWcWaNcqNxGyRQlDYV0k6x8IbQwJcITJ6MyHv2Pn_6gNzU6j1NQGirjFqxhWceQs9Q21ZmywaN5S-l7LIYyQy_PXalKCXbh05U36MV3JVsbHZWisWR48k_sdiu8rAZ35fITL7UQcls_POh_GP3L1Wc1JY2FKMMhHbFSEejFdTlbETT6MjikI9oGVujlpYuJ1eCufM6qfU_-nv9luod-JZmueiKaYRc-lZlwq7rCXbl8C0u7XyLNwYN-ZVYK8878asd81vYa_NTXPu4n4ZzjShsSjc8Ed_WUp2A0Y59fwTnHtYOUlHCqZm03nfOcRA4JOXbq0J75rKHdq373FR6No_oFQD63L4FDekKWpf3FemWLKzj3DUnWsyE
Print Stylesheet Print Optimized
Print stylesheet /sites/g/files/jlcbta136/files/css/css_iiusLpu2L0E_I43B5gvPvLW0OiyTaRRrl364dFArbYY.css?delta=2&language=en&theme=airbus_web_experience_ui&include=eJx1k2tygzAMhC9ExZE0xiigGceilpw0t6_dlhAlzR-xq_2w8YPAZaqKV5qQvjYqTDkSVh6XJFNIQ3iXX3gmGVK4STWcWaNcqNxGyRQlDYV0k6x8IbQwJcITJ6MyHv2Pn_6gNzU6j1NQGirjFqxhWceQs9Q21ZmywaN5S-l7LIYyQy_PXalKCXbh05U36MV3JVsbHZWisWR48k_sdiu8rAZ35fITL7UQcls_POh_GP3L1Wc1JY2FKMMhHbFSEejFdTlbETT6MjikI9oGVujlpYuJ1eCufM6qfU_-nv9luod-JZmueiKaYRc-lZlwq7rCXbl8C0u7XyLNwYN-ZVYK8878asd81vYa_NTXPu4n4ZzjShsSjc8Ed_WUp2A0Y59fwTnHtYOUlHCqZm03nfOcRA4JOXbq0J75rKHdq373FR6No_oFQD63L4FDekKWpf3FemWLKzj3DUnWsyE Inline @media print Not detected
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