It’s 2024! Roll into the new year with Airbus' groundbreaking innovation

An electric milestone for ZEROe

Airbus’ ZEROe teams have powered on the?‘‘iron pod’, which contains the electric motors and the units that control them and keep them cool. It’s a key milestone on the path to achieving hydrogen-powered flight. Read more.

Boosting the A400M’s firefighting capability

Airbus Defence and Space has upgraded the A400M’s firefighter prototype kit. The aircraft conducted a ground and flight test campaign for the new, roll-on/roll-off firefighting kit in Spain. Learn more.

Quantum Computing Challenge 2024

Airbus is teaming up with BMW Group for the Quantum Mobility Quest. The Quest aims to develop solutions to solve the most complex challenges facing the mobility sector. Read more.

EcoPulse makes its hybrid-electric debut

After years of collaboration between Airbus, Daher and Safran, the EcoPulse demonstrator successfully completed its first hybrid-electric test flight with high-voltage batteries onboard. Learn more.

ASCEND: Powering on the superconductive demonstrator

Airbus UpNext ’s ASCEND team has achieved its awaited objective. The superconductive powertrain demonstrator was successfully powered on, making great progress on the quest to hybrid-electric propulsion. Read more.