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This plasma purifier is improving access to safe drinking water

More than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safe drinking water. Today, an innovative plasma water purification…

An A350 fuelled by 100% SAF just took off

The study of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)’s impact on the full scope of aircraft emissions has been few and far between. An…

Urban air mobility... from the ground up

Four members of Airbus’ UAM department talk about the projects they’re working on, what got them interested in urban air mobility…

The Dakar Rally as seen from above

The Dakar Rally is not for the feeble hearted. A gruelling two-week race, the rally is known for its long circuit – covering some…

World-class alternative-propulsion testing starts here

There is no better place to assess the possibilities and limitations of tomorrow’s propulsion technologies than Europe’s largest…

This International Women’s Day, what will you #ChooseToChallenge?

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day – #ChooseToChallenge – not only provides a perfect boost for what is a year…

Airbus engineers in action for a more sustainable industry

With the celebration of the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, Airbus is highlighting the contribution of…

Helicopters battle the blaze

Uncontrolled fires have become a distressing annual occurrence in recent years. The link between climate change and the…

A new phase begins at Airbus Foundation

This year, the Airbus Foundation is embarking on a new phase in its evolution, a journey that began nearly two decades ago in…

Airbus Corporate Jets demonstrates resilience

Providing customers with a “very unique” experience of business aviation, Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) confirms its place as…

The new digital factory, hundreds of kilometres above Earth

Airbus continues to build its in-space manufacturing and assembly (ISMA) capabilities, including the first-ever metal 3D printer…

Vital support from the air: helicopters provide relief after Storm Alex

In the aftermath of Storm Alex – which hit the Nice, France countryside last October, destroying almost everything in its path –…

Airbus and University of Surrey develop space coating to protect satellites against…

Airbus Defence and Space and the Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, have developed a breakthrough nano-barrier…

Airbus recruits 17 for new Space Apprenticeship qualification

Airbus Defence and Space UK has recruited 17 apprentices in 2021 to train for the new Space Engineering Technician apprenticeship…

A step closer to a brand new Airspace cabin experience

The A320 Family’s visually striking, brand new Airspace cabin is moving a step closer to airline service in the near future with…

A flying laboratory for future technologies

Flight testing is a critical step to analysing the maturity and measuring the performance of future aircraft technologies…

First UPS’ A300 facelift completed

Airbus has handed over the first completed cockpit upgrade for UPS Airlines’ fleet of 52 A300-600 Freighters. The aircraft …

Large-scale 3D printing goes to space on Airbus’ Eurostar Neo satellites

Radio frequency components are at the heart of every telecommunications satellite, and such parts are now being produced by…

Airbus sites gear up for the A321XLR’s Major Component Assembly phase

COVID-19 vaccines in remote locations: Airbus helicopters rise to the challenge

The speed and extraordinary ability of helicopters to reach remote locations make them an essential component for accomplishing…