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Cryogenics and superconductivity for aircraft, explained
March 29, 2021
A major breakthrough in electric propulsion for long-range aircraft could soon be on the horizon. The presence of a cold source, in the form of liquid hydrogen, alongside superconducting technologies promises to unlock new possibilities. Today, the ASCEND demonstrator project…
Airbus to boost “cold” technology testing as part of its decarbonisation roadmap
March 29, 2021
Airbus has launched “Advanced Superconducting and Cryogenic Experimental powertraiN Demonstrator” (ASCEND) to explore the impact of superconducting materials and cryogenic temperatures on the performance of an aircraft’s electrical propulsion systems.
Singapore receives its first H225M helicopter
March 29, 2021
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has taken delivery of its first H225M helicopter in Singapore.
Airbus launches “Tripset” companion app to ease passenger travel
March 25, 2021
Airbus has launched a travel companion app called “Tripset”. The application aggregates and provides flight and travel information to ease and restore passenger’s trust in their end-to-end journey when traveling by air during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tripset allows for passengers…
Tripset: the companion app that helps air travellers navigate during COVID
March 25, 2021
This mobile app gives the flying public real-time information for safe, healthy and smooth end-to-end journeys.
SKY Perfect JSAT signs contract with Airbus to build Superbird-9 telecommunications satellite
March 25, 2021
SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, the main satellite operator in Japan and the world leading Fixed Satellite Service provider, has selected Airbus to build Superbird-9, a fully digital in-orbit reconfigurable telecommunications satellite.
Pléiades Neo satellites arrive in Kourou for launch
March 24, 2021
The first two Airbus-built Pléiades Neo imaging satellites have arrived at Cayenne airport, French Guiana and are now en route to the European Space Centre in Kourou.
This plasma purifier is improving access to safe drinking water
March 22, 2021
Today, an innovative plasma water purification system—funded by the Airbus Foundation for deployment in schools in Kenya—is improving hygiene, health and access to education for vulnerable populations.
Finding drinking water from above
March 22, 2021
Helicopters like the Airbus H125 are well-suited to the challenges of mapping and protecting water underground.