Airspace Explorer

A pioneering platform to test future flight technologies

A350 Airspace Explorer MSN002 - Taxiing

Innovating future flying experiences

THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT

Airspace Explorer is an Airbus cross-programme platform that tests prototype innovations on the ground and in flight to determine if they will be integrated into future Airspace cabins. Housed in a specially configured A350-900 flight test aircraft, Airspace Explorer features an award-winning Airspace cabin that provides a real-world environment for assessing new concepts in cabin comfort and functionality.

Airspace Explorer plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Airbus aircraft, ensuring that the most promising innovations one day take flight. The products and services tested through Airspace Explorer are carefully selected, with the goal of transitioning them from early-stage innovations to in-service solutions in the near future. Airbus continuously collaborates with customers and industry partners to identify, develop, and refine new technologies that will enhance the flying experience for passengers and crew alike.

Improving flight

DESIGN INNOVATION

Airspace Explorer continuously evolves to explore new technologies as they become available, driving innovation to deliver a leading passenger experience. There are three primary focus areas for innovation:

Future needs

Anticipating the future needs of both operators and passengers

Digitalisation

Validating enhanced digital and sustainable aircraft operations

Improving offerings

Demonstrating new cabin and cargo innovations, products and services

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Discovering the world of Airspace Explorer

Without realising it, you may have already had flight experiences pioneered by Airspace Explorer. Both mood lighting and special debarking lighting were tested here, as well as ultra-modern, digital connected seats and services. Windows controlled by electronic dimming systems got their start here too.

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  • Come Fly With us - Farnborough Airshow 2022 Come Fly With us - Farnborough Airshow 2022

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    Come Fly With us - Farnborough Airshow 2022

    A350-900 – Farnborough Airshow flying display
    The Farnborough Airshow’s daily flying presentation includes the participation of Airbus’ A350-900 flight test aircraft

  • A350-900 Airbus flying display A350-900 Airbus flying display

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    A350-900 Airbus flying display

    A350-900 Airbus MSN002 – Farnborough Airshow flying display
    The Farnborough Airshow’s daily flying presentation includes the participation of Airbus’ A350-900 flight test aircraft

  • Introduction of the artificial intelligence-enabled Airbus Food Scanner Introduction of the artificial intelligence-enabled Airbus Food Scanner

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    Introduction of the artificial intelligence-enabled Airbus Food Scanner

    Presentation of the Food Scanner inside Airspace Explorer by Sascha Thoerner, Airspace Explorer Programme Architect and Michael Bauer, Airbus Cabin and Cargo Architect

  • Airspace Explorer: OLED screen Airspace Explorer: OLED screen

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    Airspace Explorer: OLED screen

    Presentation of the OLED screen inside Airspace Explorer by Anais Marzo, Head of Aircraft Interiors Marketing.
    Welcome effect for passengers on Airspace Explorer thanks to the large OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) technology screen installed on the galley wall at door 2.

  • Airspace Explorer: Flex display Airspace Explorer: Flex display

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    Airspace Explorer: Flex display

    Presentation of the Flexible Display inside Airspace Explorer by Anais Marzo, Head of Aircraft Interiors Marketing.
    The Flex display is an ultra-thin & ultra-light cutting edge display technology, adapting to any cabin surface.

  • Airspace Explorer: Pioneering the future flying experience Airspace Explorer: Pioneering the future flying experience

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    Airspace Explorer: Pioneering the future flying experience

    Introduction of the Airspace Explorer, Airbus cross-program test platform by Anais Marzo, Head of Aircraft Interiors Marketing.
    Airspace Explorer is a cross program test platform for new cabin technologies that will be applicable to all Airspace cabins, and meant for linefit installation but also for retrofit applications.

  • HBC+ Interview HBC+ Interview

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    HBC+ Interview

    Interview of Jim-Fawcett and Sascha-Thörner on HBC+, a solution enhancing onboard connectivity.

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