Conducted in partnership with Airbus, the MINT (Minimum CO2 in Terminal Manoeuvring Area) project is demonstrating the benefits of new thinking in air traffic management, including reduced emissions and increased predictability in the air transport system.

Airbus is joining Qatar Airways, Qatar Science & Technology Park, and Qatar Petroleum in a new collaborative programme to develop alternative fuels for commercial aviation.

Airbus engineers in India are developing a simulated flight management system in cooperation with their French-based colleagues. Delivery of the system’s first operational version is scheduled for late 2009 as the result of an ambitious timeline for this project.

Airbus will use an advanced energy management system, 22,000 square meters of roof-mounted solar panels, and recycled construction materials at its innovative final assembly building for the A350 XWB. Once operational, the Toulouse, France facility will handle the build-up of more than 10 aircraft p...

Air New Zealand is the first operator to have its Airbus fleet approved for new "Required Navigation Performance Authorisation Required" (RNP AR) navigation procedures. RNP AR enables specially-trained pilots to fly more precise routes to airports - which results in lower noise, fuel consumption and...

Innovative ideas are being sought to improve the air transport industry's value and reduce its impact on the environment. The Airbus "Fly Your Ideas" challenge offers a €30,000 prize, and is open to college and university students from around the world.