Innovation ecosystem
Leveraging collective intelligence to deliver results
Nurturing an innovation ecosystem
Innovation happens when great ideas, people and challenges intersect. A robust innovation ecosystem thrives at Airbus, fuelled by collaboration and a desire to transform new ideas into aerospace industry breakthroughs. This ecosystem is responsible for some of our most innovative technologies, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in aerospace engineering and beyond.
Innovation ecosystem at Airbus
Acubed
Acubed is Airbus’ Silicon Valley innovation centre, delivering high-impact solutions to enable the next age of aviation.
Airbus UpNext
Learn more about Airbus UpNext, which builds and tests flight demonstrators to mature breakthrough aerospace technologies faster than ever before.
Airbus China Innovation Centre
Airbus China Innovation Centre is fast-tracking innovation in Shenzhen, China. Discover our exploration areas, from cabin experience to urban air mobility.
Airbus Scale
Airbus Scale fosters high-potential innovation within the company and through start-up engagement. By accelerating the commercialisation of high-value concepts, it actively contributes to company…
Airbus Flightlab
Discover how Airbus Flightlab uses flight testing to achieve proof of concept for a variety of future technologies developed at Airbus.
Airspace Explorer
Airspace Explorer is an Airbus-dedicated, cross-programme flight test platform for new cabin innovations that could be featured in future Airspace cabins.
Airbus Ventures
Airbus Ventures is a fast-moving, early-stage venture capital company. Discover our investment topics, from autonomy and materials to electrification.
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In the spotlight
Airbus and SESAR partners are taking wake energy retrieval to the next level
Following Airbus’ success with its recent “fello’fly” wake energy assisted A350 flight demonstrations, the EU’s GEESE project…
Airbus Racer speeds past 400 km/h
Racer, Airbus' high-speed helicopter demonstrator, has reached its fast cruise speed target of 407 km/h (220 kts).
Meet Optimate, an extra pair of eyes and ears for pilots
Meet the Flying Truck, Airbus’ latest autonomous vehicle. This cockpit on wheels is designed to show how smart automation can …
New pilot assistance technologies take to the road with Airbus' Optimate demonstrator
New pilot assistance technologies take to the road with Airbus' Optimate demonstrator
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Energy transition
Discover Airbus’ energy transition roadmap with low-emission propulsion tech: sustainable aviation fuels, hydrogen, hybrid…
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Aircraft operations
Welcome to the future of aircraft operations – where innovation meets efficiency and sustainability.
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Digital transformation
Airbus’ digital transformation is about integrating advanced technologies and concepts throughout the product lifecycle, from…
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Future aircraft
Technologies, designs and materials that will shape future airplanes and helicopters.
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Airbus NOVA Newsletter
This is your go-to source for the latest stories on the disruptive technologies and ground-breaking aerospace projects that will transform the way we fly today and tomorrow.
