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News archive: Airbus UpNext

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Airbus UpNext, newest first.

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20 November 2024 The aero-compliant AEROCELL 400KW by H3 Dynamics.

H3 Dynamics unveils aero-compliant 0.4MW hydrogen fuel cell

H3 Dynamics is already working with aircraft OEMs including Airbus UpNext, the EU-backed program Hypotrade led by Pipistrel and NLR, Qdot Technology, Sea Cheetah, Lyte Aviation and several others.

16 October 2024 The partnership represents a natural step in advancing superconducting motor technology to meet the needs of the aerospace industry.

Airbus and Toshiba to partner on superconductivity research

Toshiba has been developing superconducting technology applications for nearly half a century and has released its own two megawatt-class superconductivity motor prototype two years ago.

8 May 2024 H3 Dynamics' fuel cell is tested by Airbus in representative operations at the Centro Nacional de Hidrogeno in Puertollano, Spain.

Airbus Upnext sources hydrogen fuel cell for aircraft APU tests

H3 Dynamics is to supply a customised airworthy 500kW hydrogen fuel cell as part of a demonstrator to replace the jet fuel-powered APU on an Airbus aircraft.

30 November 2023 The touchscreen tablet is designed to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot workload, and further increase safety.

Airbus flies fully automated helicopter with a tablet

The Airbus Helicopters' FlightLab flew fully automated from lift-off, taxi, takeoff, cruise, approach and then landing during a one hour test flight by following a predefined route.

24 August 2023

UpNext selects R&D compressor for hydrogen power onboard

Airbus UpNext will replace the onboard auxiliary power unit on an A330 aircraft with a hydrogen fuel cell system that will generate electricity.

21 June 2023

Airbus sets out plans for hydrogen auxiliary power

Airbus UpNext will replace the standard APU of an A330 with a hydrogen fuel cell system. Known as HyPower, this could reduce emissions of CO2, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and noise levels.

19 January 2023 The systems are being trialled aboard an A350-1000 test aircraft.

DragonFly pilot assistance technology enters test phase

As well as automated diversions and landing assistance, Airbus UpNext has explored features for taxi assistance, which were tested in real-time conditions at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport.

23 September 2021 Fully integrated composite wing cover, manufactured within the National Composite Centre, prior to delivery to Airbus in Filton for sub-assembly.

Airbus ramps up development of new wing technologies

Wing of Tomorrow has reached a key milestone with the assembly of its first full-size wing prototype, while Airbus has also announced an extra-performing wing demonstrator project based on a Citation VII airframe.