Airbus, established in 1970, is a leading aerospace manufacturer known for its commercial aircraft, defense, and space products. With a diverse portfolio that includes the A320, A350, and A380 aircraft families, Airbus serves airlines worldwide, offering fuel-efficient and technologically advanced planes. Beyond commercial aviation, Airbus provides military transport, satellites, and launch vehicles, contributing significantly to global defense and space exploration. The company emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and safety, maintaining a strong presence across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
New satellites will enable 5G integration and compatibility with Europe’s IRIS2 multi-orbit constellation, set for 2030, with Eutelsat as a key operator.
The new initiative by the three parties will focus on the definition of a hydrogen infrastructure and supply roadmap at all three airports. This will be based on specific aircraft and airport characteristics.
Airbus and Toshiba partner to research superconducting technology for hydrogen-powered aircraft, aiming to co-develop a two-megawatt motor to enhance energy efficiency and performance for future zero-emission aviation.
Airbus will supply more than 200 Sparkwing solar arrays that will be built on a designated line at Airbus' high-capacity production facility in Leiden, the Netherlands.
Operated by the Iraqi Army Aviation command, they will replace older Mi-17s to better tackle counter-terrorism, special operations, tactical troop transport, attack, ground fire support, MEDEVAC and combat search and rescue.
The Airbus-built Sentinel-2C satellite will enter service in low Earth orbit at 780 km following initial testing and commissioning, then replace Sentinel-2A, which will retire and operate in tandem with Sentinel-2B.
Encompassing six satellites as well as suborbital platforms in the air and on land, it will provide key data for improved forecasts of weather, air quality and climate.