# Blue Bird Corporation

> Blue Bird Corporation designs and manufactures school buses, sells replacement parts and supports fleets through dealers. Its Vision, All American and Micro Bird families span multiple sizes and powertrains, with propane, gasoline, diesel and electric choices. Based in Macon, Georgia, the Nasdaq-listed manufacturer reported $1.4801 billion in fiscal 2025 sales and took full ownership of Micro Bird in April 2026.

- **Founded:** 1927
- **Headquarters:** Macon, United States
- **Founders:** Albert L. Luce Sr. (Founder)
- **Products:** Vision, All American, Micro Bird, Parts and fleet support, Next-generation F-53/F-59 commercial stripped chassis
- **Notable:** Reported fiscal 2025 sales of $1.4801 billion and GAAP net income of $127.7 million., Sold 901 electric buses in fiscal 2025., Vision driver airbags became standard equipment from October 2025.

## Products & services

- **Vision** — Type C school bus family with a conventional hood; offered with electric, propane, gasoline and diesel powertrains.
- **All American** — Type D transit-style school buses with electric and diesel options.
- **Micro Bird** — Small school and commercial buses; became a wholly owned subsidiary on April 1, 2026.
- **Parts and fleet support** — Replacement parts, technical documentation, training and dealer service support.
- **Next-generation F-53/F-59 commercial stripped chassis** — Planned Ford-powered chassis under an August 2026 collaboration; new production anticipated in early 2028.

## Achievements

- Reported fiscal 2025 sales of $1.4801 billion and GAAP net income of $127.7 million.
- Sold 901 electric buses in fiscal 2025.
- Vision driver airbags became standard equipment from October 2025.
- Completed acquisition of the remaining 50% of Micro Bird on April 1, 2026.
- Vision Electric won the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Announced Ford commercial stripped-chassis agreement; production anticipated in early 2028, with Detroit Chassis plant asset acquisition expected to close in early 2027.
- **2026-08** — Reported fiscal third-quarter sales of about $517 million; consolidated results now include Micro Bird. GAAP net income included a $160.5 million remeasurement gain on the previously held Micro Bird stake.
- **2026-08** — Vision Electric won the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition.
- **2026-04** — Closed purchase of Micro Bird’s remaining 50% for $205.9 million in cash and equity, inclusive of preliminary working-capital and net-debt adjustments; Plattsburgh real estate was purchased separately.
- **2026-03** — Prince William County Public Schools unveiled 62 new propane buses with standard driver airbags.

## Links

- Website: https://www.blue-bird.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-bird-corporation/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/BlueBirdBuses
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlueBirdCorporation
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blue_bird_buses/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueBirdCorporation

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Last updated: 2026-10-22