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4D-TBO: a new approach to aircraft trajectory prediction

The real-time transmission of four-dimensional trajectory data has the incredible potential to greatly improve an aircraft’s…

A portrait of HEMS in Chile

As an in-flight medical director for emergency services provider Eliance in Chile, Dr. Karina Flores Rojas does some of her most…

Airbus technology getting ready to compete in the 2021 America’s Cup

As the start of the 36th edition of the America’s Cup rapidly approaches, Airbus supports American Magic, the U.S. challenger,…

These pods could provide a blueprint for future hydrogen aircraft

It is unlike anything seen on today’s runways: the “pod” configuration—one of several being conceptualised as part of ongoing R&D…

First European Service Module for Artemis accepted and handed over to NASA

Keeping Eurofighter at the leading edge of combat aircraft technology

The future is bright for Eurofighter combat aircraft, which will benefit from a slate of new-generation enhancements in the years…

As good as real: behind the scenes of the H160 full flight simulator’s qualification

When H160 test pilot Olivier Gensse stepped out of the full flight simulator (FFS) after the final practice run and said: “That…

Leading the way for the future of EGNOS

Airbus-led consortiums have recently won a series of contracts to shape the future of EGNOS, the European Geostationary…

Familiarising students with the latest Airbus aircraft technology and maintenance…

Success continues for the academic training solution ‘Airbus Competence Training (ACT) for Academy’, with the signature of two…

A history of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services

In late spring of 1969, a young boy named Björn Steiger spends the day at the local swimming pool in his hometown of Winnenden,…

VSR700 achieves autonomous takeoff and landing from moving platform

The VSR700 optionally piloted vehicle (OPV) has successfully achieved fully autonomous takeoff and landing (ATOL) approaches,…

Discovery Space Learning Guides for kids

The Discovery Space Learning Guides offer an engaging and entertaining way for educators and parents to inspire kids to get…

Hydrogen combustion, explained

Today’s internal combustion engines in aircraft can be modified to run on alternative fuels for improved environmental…

How helicopters are braving the elements to keep our world running during COVID-19

The contribution helicopters make to the battle against COVID-19 are well-known; they are relied upon to transfer critically ill…

A Tiger team's daring rescue of a downed Gazelle crew in Mali

It’s June 2019, and French armed forces have launched Operation Aconit, a major push in the Liptako region, a hotbed of armed…

A layered approach to flying

What ensures a safe travel experience? Aviation partners are collaborating to find a solution to safe traveling during times of a…

Pursuing their dreams: The first Airbus-trained pilot cadets have graduated

Proudly wearing their newly-pinned wings, four cadets have become the first to graduate from Airbus’ Ab-Initio Pilot Cadet…

Imagine travelling in this blended wing body aircraft

The next generation of single-aisle aircraft has a lot to learn from MAVERIC, Airbus’ latest aircraft demonstrator. The game…

Airbus Helicopters’ 1,400th H135 is delivered to HEMS operator Mont Blanc

In late September, the light twin-engine helicopter reached a major milestone: the company’s 1,400th H135 was delivered to the…