Acubed is the Silicon Valley innovation center of Airbus. We provide a lens into the future for the aerospace industry, transforming risk into opportunity to build the future of flight now.
Explore all projectsAfter nearly 35 years of service to Airbus, I’ve made the decision to depart from my beloved Airbus family and my current role as CEO at Acubed to start a new professional adventure…
While no one knows exactly how long the COVID-19 pandemic will last nor its ultimate impact on society, what’s certain is that we cannot avoid disruption and change—now or in
Autonomous technologies are without a doubt a significant area of focus and research for multiple industries, including aerospace and automotive. Last week I had the pleasure
In the aviation industry, development cycles can often be measured in years. A new plane design? Seven to nine years. Certification? Three to five years. With safety as the industry’s…
“The world's megalopolises are continuing to grow. No wonder air taxis are capturing people's imaginations.”
“With quiet electric motors and the ability to take off and land vertically from rooftops and parking lots, self-flying 'air taxis' like Vahana are being hailed as the next big thing for getting around town and to and from airports.”
“But the Drone Age is now just around the corner, making it high time to prepare for the numerous safety challenges it will pose.”
“Acubed is an Airbus sibling capitalizing on the strength of California’s technology capital to inject new ideas.”
“If all goes as planned, digitally manufactured autonomous aircraft will shuttle passengers quietly and cleanly through a well-organized airspace.”
“If successful, air commuting will change our attitudes to our habitats. We will live above cities, not merely within and below them.”