Airbus China R&D Innovation Centre
Fast-tracking innovation in the heart of China
Leveraging the innovation ecosystem
DISRUPTIVE GROWTH
Located in Suzhou, China, The Airbus China Research and Development Innovation Centre (ACRI) identifies, explores and accelerates disruptive technologies and new growth opportunities. Its focuses include advanced manufacturing, hydrogen energy infrastructure, sustainability and electrification, future cabin, and new technologies.
Mission
ACRI has a three-fold mission to shape the future of flight:
- To fully leverage the local innovation ecosystem in China – including talent, partners and resources – with support from Airbus’ global aerospace expertise to determine the most-promising technologies
- To identify service-enabling solutions
- To fast-track delivery of innovation outcomes
Our focus areas
Air mobility technology
This programme accelerates air mobility technology development and industrialisation in China.
Connectivity
This programme builds high-speed and low-latency connectivity technologies to better connect passengers and aircraft to the digital world via Airbus service-enabling solutions.
TechLab
This programme explores and certifies new systems for high-performance, lower-cost implementation within Airbus.
Cabin experience
Our focus areas
This programme focuses on leveraging China’s expertise in emerging technologies (IoT, sensor and HMI systems) to innovate experience design for passengers.
Manufacturing innovation
Our focus areas
This programme explores Industry 4.0 technologies to improve efficiency and safety on the shop floor. It uses Airbus industrial sites in China for local testing before global roll-outs.
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