Airbus Research & Development
Our purpose in action
Every year, Airbus commits around €3 billion to Research and Development projects across our businesses. In its own way, each supports the company's purpose: to pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.
This dedicated site brings background information about some of these projects under one roof. Here, you’ll find descriptions of each, as well as links to our partners.
Our projects
Industrialisation
Learn more about projects that aim to improve and enhance the Airbus industrial system and its circularity.
Operations
Discover research projects transforming air traffic management and ground activities for seamless operations.
Products & Systems
Find out more about the research projects that inform Airbus products, major components such as structures, airframes, or systems.
ZEROe fully electric hydrogen-powered four pod aircraft
Innovation at Airbus
At Airbus, we are shaping a decarbonised, connected and autonomous future for aerospace. By collaborating with a global innovation ecosystem and harnessing our digitally-driven operations, we develop next-generation concepts, technologies and materials that will accelerate the transition to sustainable aviation.
Explore more projects that will bring this vision to life by visiting our dedicated innovation page. To stay up-to-date with the latest advancements, subscribe to our NOVA newsletter.