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Thailand student innovators experience the future of “greener” aviation at Airbus…

Europe Takes Off for Space

Airbus Defence and Space applauds ESA’s decisions to further develop Europe in space

Fencer and Engineer Astrid Guyart

Fencing master Astrid Guyart is an inspiration both on and off the field: this aerospace ambassador has become world champion…

Airbus and AGI Sign MoU for Combined Decklanding System

Integration of DeckFinder products into AGI product line
Suitable for ship landing of manned helicopters and drones

Xtra! Xtra! Airbus’ A350-1000 jetliner completes its historic first flight

French Air Force praises A400M

- French Air Force officials believe in the A400M and have asked the press to “stop A400M bashing”. The aircraft is seen as a…

Airbus Helicopters to build new customer service center in Chile; celebrates 15th…

Airbus Helicopters recently celebrated its fifteenth anniversary in Santiago, Chile, and unveiled new investments in the South…

Opening doors in South Korea: Airbus’ A380 supports growth at the country’s major hub

Flying high in China: Airbus’ A350 XWB concludes a successful demonstration tour in…

Airbus Defence and Space Launches “Stack Insight”

Uniquely Accurate Remote Volume Calculation and Surveying Tool

Airbus Defence and Space is the main sponsor of the 2017 Caltech Space Challenge

Airbus is reaching new heights in providing in-flight connectivity solutions for…

Copernicus´ Second Eye is ready to meet its Launcher

- Sentinel-2B satellite is scheduled for launch in early March 2017
- Sentinel-2B will deliver optical images from the visible…

Taking research to the next level for improved air traffic management with…

Ultra Electronics, GigaSat becomes channel partner for Military satellite…

With this new partnership, Ultra Electronics, GigaSat (GigaSat) is able to provide Skynet 5 military satcom services to its…

HCare Infinite contract to ensure global fleet availability for Japan Maritime Self…

Airbus Helicopters in Japan has signed a contract with Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) benefiting from Airbus…

Airbus Defence and Space Awarded Contract for Maritime Network Evolution With the UK…

 Airbus Defence and Space to upgrade communications systems on UK vessels over the next four years
 Increased capability and…

Airbus Defence and Space delivers satellite communications to Royal Air Force’s Red…

UK RAF’s Red Arrows tour of Asia Pacific and Middle East using
relocated Skynet 5A satellite

Successful First mission in Mali for the German Armed Forces Heron 1 MALE

The German Bundeswehr Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial system (UAS) Heron 1 flew its first operational…