Friday, May 24, 2024 Airbus has unveiled plans to open a Tech Hub in Japan, aimed at fostering research, technology, and innovation in aerospace. This new initiative seeks to develop partnerships within the country to drive advancements in three main areas: new materials, decarbonisation technologies, and robotics and automation. Managed from Tokyo, the Tech Hub is part of Airbus’s broader strategy to prepare for the next generation of aircraft.
The announcement was made at Viva Technology 2024 in Paris, a leading global technology expo, where Japan was highlighted as the country of honor this year. The launch is backed by both the Japanese and French governments. Key attendees included representatives from the Japan Embassy in France, the French Directorate-General for Civil Aviation (DGAC), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and Airbus.
“We welcome the establishment of Airbus Tech Hub in Japan. Based on technologies from Japan, we can contribute to the international community by working together to address social issues such as the decarbonisation of the aviation industry, and we hope that Airbus Tech Hub in Japan will play an important role in this,” said Yoshio Ando , Deputy Chief of Mission, Minister, Embassy of Japan in France. “We believe that Airbus Tech Hub in Japan will bring together aerospace professionals to create a collaborative environment that reinforces cooperation aimed at building a robust future aviation ecosystem,” said Ravo Randria.
