Acubed
Accelerating Airbus’ competitive advantage in support of sustainable aerospace.
Our mission? To build the future of flight
Acubed was founded in 2015. As a proud member of Airbus’ innovation ecosystem, Acubed helps provide the means and know-how to capitalise on rapid technological advancements. We are building the future of the industry by pursuing high-value, high-impact innovation projects.
Acubed drives innovation by focusing on technical domains where Silicon Valley enjoys a clear competency advantage, such as in artificial intelligence, autonomy, data analytics, rapid prototyping and digital communication.
Acubed is built upon five key pillars
Our focus areas
AI for autonomy
Developing certifiable autonomous flight and machine learning solutions to strengthen safety and efficiency in the next generation of commercial aircraft.
AI for manufacturing
Accelerating the digital transformation of the aerospace industry by applying AI across manufacturing and engineering domains.
AI for services
Developing the potential of onboard connectivity to optimise airlines’ operations and boost their ancillary revenue.
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