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A “heavy-lift” appearance for Airbus’ A400M at the Dubai Airshow

In Greek mythology, Atlas carried the weight of the heavens on his shoulders. Today, a modern version of Atlas – Airbus’ A400M…

This is the first e-racer set to compete in Air Race E

The e-racer model from Team Condor Aviation is a retrofit of the winning “White Lightning” aircraft from formula one races of the…

The A220: Airbus’ all-around performer for the Middle East and Africa markets

Showcased at the 2019 Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates, Airbus’ single-aisle A220 can help meet the air transport needs…

Airlines are looking to reduce fuel consumption. Wake energy retrieval could help

Migrating geese fly in a “V” shape to save energy and benefit from the “air upwash” of the leader. For commercial aircraft, this…

Airbus widebody jetliners set the standards with Middle East and African airlines

The Middle East and Africa are two markets that have continuing demand for medium- and large-sized jetliners, with Airbus well…

TEXUS-56: research mission accomplished!

Airbus has completed another successful space mission. On 15 November, the TEXUS-56 research rocket completed a scientific flight.

Airbus’ A220 performs its latest Asia-Pacific demonstration tour

Airbus’ newest single-aisle family member, the A220, has completed a comprehensive Pacific and Asia tour, using an A220-300…

Bartolomeo takes shape

The platform for the International Space Station (ISS) is intended to provide new opportunities for research in weightlessness…

Airbus provides an optimum in-flight experience with CIDS

CIDS (Cabin Intercommunication Data System), introduced in 1988, allows cabin crew to easily manage all cabin functions on all…

Ten years taking our planet’s pulse with SMOS

The SMOS – Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity – spacecraft was launched on 2 November 2009 as part of ESA's Living Planet Programme…

This new Airbus facility will help zero-emission technologies to take flight

At the E-Aircraft System (EAS) House, Airbus is pushing alternative “eco-friendly” propulsion technology to the limit. Here, the…

The NH90, tailored for the 21st century

The NH90 is an excellent example of successful international cooperation. Remarkably innovative, the constant developments…

Assisting humanitarian efforts with Airbus’ versatile C295 airlifter

The Airbus C295 – which demonstrates its transport capabilities in daily service with military operators around the world – has…

Not just a gust of wind

Offshore wind turbines provide European households with 18.4 GW of energy. To keep this industry going strong, especially in…

World-leading experts sign on to Airbus Quantum Computing Challenge

“To build European Defence, we need to maintain collective momentum”

Two years ago, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed to jointly develop the European Future…

Successful hot firing tests for Orion

The Orion test engineers from Airbus are more than satisfied. From July to September, several mission-critical engine tests were…

What is unmanned traffic management?

The emergence of new aerial vehicles—like drones and flying taxis—and new aircraft operations is changing the way we configure…

Partners in innovation: Airbus supports American Magic in its bid for the America’s…

Airbus is supporting U.S. team American Magic – which represents the New York Yacht Club – in its effort to win the 2021 America…