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
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Industrialisation
Learn more about projects that aim to improve and enhance the industrial system and its circularity.
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Operations
Discover research projects transforming air traffic management and ground activities for seamless operations.
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Products & Systems
Find out more about research projects that inform Airbus products, subparts such as structures, airframes, or systems.