Exploring and innovating for the future

Pioneering the future of flight

Visionary projects

The desire to explore and innovate is at the heart of Airbus. We are constantly pioneering to shape the future of flight and space exploration. Our teams are working on the cutting edge of aerospace, developing visionary projects that push the boundaries of what is possible. From developing hydrogen-powered aircraft to enabling humanity’s return to the Moon, we are not just building for today; we are engineering the breakthroughs that will define tomorrow.

Future aircraft

ZEROe

We are committed to leading the decarbonisation of aviation, and our ZEROe project is a cornerstone of this ambition. We have the ambition to bring a commercially viable, fully electric, hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft into service.

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The next-generation single aisle

We are exploring key technologies that could enable an expected 20-30% increase in fuel efficiency for a next-generation single-aisle aircraft compared with the current generation.

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The high-speed Racer helicopter demonstrator in flight.

The RACER in flight

Pioneering high-speed helicopter flight

The Racer helicopter demonstrator embodies our drive to redefine flight, achieving an optimal balance of speed, cost-efficiency, and environmental performance. Developed with 40 partners across Europe, the Racer can reach a speed of up to 440 km/h while in cruise flight. It is also aiming to achieve fuel savings of around 20%, compared to conventional helicopters flying today. Its unique architecture integrates more than 90 patented technologies, showcasing a bold vision for the future of high-speed vertical lift.

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An artist's rendition of NASA's Orion spacecraft orbiting the Moon, powered by the Airbus-built European Service Module (ESM).

Orion orbiting the Moon scenario - artist view

Exploring new frontiers

Our technology is at the forefront of humanity’s foray into space. As a key partner in NASA’s Artemis missions, our European Service Module for the Orion spacecraft is critical to returning astronauts to the Moon. We are also helping to build the future of life in orbit with Starlab, an advanced commercial space station. Our technology is also powering the JUICE mission on its journey to Jupiter, pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery for the benefit of life on Earth.

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