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Airbus increases its UK innovation footprint to develop new hydrogen technologies
Airbus is strengthening its presence in the UK with the launch of a Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies.
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Polar Ice and Snow monitoring mission CRISTAL on track
The Copernicus Polar Ice and Snow Topography Altimetry mission CRISTAL is clearly on track.
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Earth Day 2022: Investing in our planet with the help of helicopters
Against the backdrop of a third report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change summarising the toll of our warming climate, the World Earth Day movement is calling on businesses and individuals to #InvestInOurPlanet for a sustainable future.
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Airbus, Kawasaki Heavy Industries partner to study use of hydrogen in Japan
Airbus and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Kawasaki) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on the preparation of the hydrogen fueled ecosystem. The scope will include different aspects of the hydrogen supply chain, from the production of hydrogen to its delivery to airports and transfer on-board aircraft.
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Second ocean-monitoring satellite completes environmental tests
The "Copernicus Sentinel-6" mission is already delivering high-precision measurements of the topography of ocean surfaces through the first of two satellites, named “Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich”, launched in November 2020 and Airbus has just completed the environmental test campaign for the second satellite, Sentinel-6B. It will now be returned to its home base at Airbus’ satellite integration centre in Friedrichshafen (Germany) to make the final touches to the spacecraft.
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MetOp-SG-B weather satellite: Scatterometer flies through tests
The flight model of the Scatterometer Antenna Subsystem (SAS) of the MetOp Second Generation meteorological satellites has been officially delivered after four months of extensive testing at the Airbus facility in Madrid. It will now be transferred to Airbus in Friedrichshafen (Germany) where it will be integrated into the satellite along with the other instruments.
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First A380 powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel takes to the skies
Airbus has performed a first A380 flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
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This A380 is the latest to test 100% SAF
The first flight of an A380 operating one engine on 100% sustainable aviation fuel follows successful flight test campaigns involving an A350 and an A319neo last year. This latest milestone once again demonstrates Airbus’ commitment to achieving certification of unblended SAF for commercial use by 2030.
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Airbus signs MOU with Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries to study hydrogen
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), a leading Australian company developing renewable energies across the world, to study the use of liquid hydrogen and Power-to-Liquid fuels for aviation.
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Airbus’ high-voltage battery technology prepares for EcoPulse flight test and beyond
The new battery in the EcoPulse demonstrator is Airbus’ latest “technology brick” to enable our future aircraft to further support decarbonisation
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Airbus, Air Liquide, Korean Air and Incheon International Airport Corporation partner to pioneer the use of hydrogen in the decarbonization of the aviation sector in Korea
Airbus, Air Liquide Korea, Korean Air and Incheon International Airport Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the use of hydrogen at Seoul’s Incheon Airport.
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Airbus, Air France-KLM, ATR, Dassault Aviation, Groupe ADP, Safran and Thales welcome the Declaration of Toulouse on future sustainability and decarbonisation of aviation alongside European institutions
European industry leaders Airbus, Air France-KLM, ATR, Dassault Aviation, Groupe ADP, Safran and Thales welcome the declaration made in Toulouse by the European Commission and Member States under the French EU Presidency.