As one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, Airbus is looking ahead to anticipate the global needs of a more connected, more sustainable world. Airbus Fly Your Ideas challenges students across the globe to develop new ideas for the eco-efficient aviation industry of the future.

Held every two years, this Airbus competition asks students to develop ideas for an eco-efficient aviation industry, with winners sharing the top prize of €30,000 and the runners-up receiving €15,000

Innovation is at the heart of all global development and it is by thinking big that mankind can meet seemingly impossible challenges. With the third Fly Your Ideas challenge – part of the visionary Future by Airbus Programme – Airbus is asking students to think big too, and propose an idea to address one of the following 21st century challenges for greener aviation.

These challenges are:

• Energy
• Energy Efficiency
• Affordable Growth
• Traffic Growth
• Passenger Experience
• Community Friendly

Application Details:

• 30th November 2012: Registration deadline
• 3rd September 2012 – 7th December 2012: Round 1 – Proposal
• January – April 2013: Round 2 – Project
• May – June 2013: Round 3 – Presentation
• June 2013: Final presentation and awards – top selected teams will present their ideas to a
• panel of Airbus and industry experts.

The winners of FYI 2013 will share the top prize of €30,000; the runners-up €15,000.

More importantly, students participating can also benefit / gain from:

• Interaction with and coaching from Airbus employees
• The chance to develop their teamwork skills
• The opportunity to enhance creativity and innovation skills
• The chance to improve their project development & presentation skills
• Working with other nationalities
• Learning more about Airbus and the aviation industry
• Feedback on their ideas from industry experts

For any inquiries regarding Airbus Fly Your Ideas, please direct your questions to info@airbus-fyi.com.