Podcasts by We Make It Fly

Airbus Quantum Computing Challenge - Meet The Finalists from 2020-10-12T13:00:53

In this special podcast Airbus announces the finalists for the Airbus Quantum Computing Challenge. Joining Rhys Phillips are external judges Elham Kashefi and Iordanis Kerenidis, Thierry Botter fro...

Why Aeronautics Need Quantum Computing Technology from 2020-10-08T08:00

In the first of two podcasts, Rhys Phillips presents a documentary around quantum computing technology and its applications within aerospace. Airbus' very own Lee-Ann Ramcherita and Thierry Botter,...

X3 and RACER: The Winning Formula For Faster Helicopter Flight from 2020-09-24T11:22:57

The X3’s legacy lives on with today’s RACER demonstrator, part of the European Union's Clean Sky 2 research programme. RACER improves upon the X3’s simple, proven formula, marrying higher speed ...

X3: A Secret Project With An Exceptional Team - Dominique Fournier & Jonathan Hubbel from 2020-09-15T12:14:34

Creating the X3 required exceptional secrecy and a unique team. Up until its first flight, only a small group knew of the X3’s existence. In this episode, X3 flight test engineer Dominique Fourn...

Off To The ISS With Astronaut Randy Bresnik from 2020-09-11T06:00:58

When Randy Bresnik was a young child, all he wanted to do was fly. Fast-forward to 2020 and the retired U.S. Marine has surpassed even his wildest dreams – having distinguished himself both as a...

Hervé Jammayrac: On Board The Demonstrator With The X3 Test Pilot from 2020-09-07T09:01:26

Over the course of its three-year journey, Airbus Helicopters' high-speed helicopter demonstrator, the X3, performed nearly 200 flights on two continents, while breaking a world record and pulli...

Jean-Brice Dumont: Why It Is Safe To Fly from 2020-07-20T11:27:31

In this episode, Jean-Brice Dumont, Executive Vice President Engineering at Airbus explains what HEPA (High-Efficiency-Particulate Arrestor) filters are, and why the air in the cabin is clean wi...

Jon Taylor: A400M - Flying Airbus’ Next-Generation Airlifter from 2020-07-17T08:00

The A400M is the “topic du jour” for Airbus’ latest podcast, including insights from someone who knows this advanced military aircraft inside and out: John Taylor, an experimental test pilot at ...

Frank Schubert: CyberSecurity - Protecting Everyday Life from 2020-07-10T09:00:50

In our society today, a world without satellite communications, navigation and Earth observation systems is unimaginable. Services provided by space-based systems have become omnipresent - simpl...

Sean Wiid: UP42 - GEOAI For All from 2020-06-19T11:39:40

Across nearly all major industries, many are looking toward a future of mass adoption of geospatial technologies. But what technical and commercial barriers do we need to break down to truly dem...

Hervé Foch: Satellite Imagery - Eyes In The Sky from 2020-06-12T09:00

700 km above us, Airbus-built Pléiades satellites are taking high-resolution images of areas affected by Covid-19. This imagery is vital for a project launched by the European Space Agency ESA. ...

Ian Walters: Solar Orbiter - Here Comes The Sun from 2020-06-05T09:00:53

The Airbus-built Solar Orbiter (SolO) is on an epic journey to unlock the Sun’s secrets. Listen to our latest podcast, which includes insights from Ian Walters, the Solar Orbiter Project Manager...

Philippe Pham: Aeolus - Forecasting Your Daily Weather from 2020-05-22T10:30:01

Find out how Airbus’ wind-sensing satellite Aeolus supports meteorologists where aircraft can’t in Corona times.

The recent drop in commercial flights has also affected measurements fo...

Marco Gumbrecht: Eurofighter - Present To Future from 2020-05-15T13:00:43

Traditionally, 2020 would have been a busy airshow year. We were looking forward to updating you on the many new developments and business highlights at various trade shows. As of today, the sig...

Marco Gumbrecht: Eurofighter - Present To Future from 2020-05-15T13:00:43

Traditionally, 2020 would have been a busy airshow year. We were looking forward to updating you on the many new developments and business highlights at various trade shows. As of today, the sig...

Marco Gumbrecht: Eurofighter - Present To Future from 2020-05-15T13:00:43

Traditionally, 2020 would have been a busy airshow year. We were looking forward to updating you on the many new developments and business highlights at various trade shows. As of today, the sig...

Didier Delsalle: Reaching The Peak from 2019-10-31T08:00:29

We're delving into the fascinating world of Airbus Helicopters and our guide for this episode has been with the company for over 30 years.

Didier Delsalle is an experimental test pilot...

Till Eisenberg: Waking up CIMON - The Floating Brain In Space from 2019-10-15T07:00:48

For many people, Airbus is associated with aircraft, but it also does much more. In all that it does, the company always aims to reach beyond the clouds.

Till Eisenberg is o...

Shashwath Vummidilakshman: Reach For The Stars from 2019-10-02T07:00:26

Being international is at the heart of Airbus – from its European beginnings to its current global reach. And its workforce is no exception! There are more than 130 thousand people working at Ai...

Fernando Alonso: Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3 from 2019-09-17T07:00:58

The introduction to this episode comes from Paris Air Show where aircraft are on display in the air and on the ground. But before they reach Le Bourget’s tarmac, or even go near any runway, they...

Jacques Rocca: A Knight At The Museum from 2019-09-03T07:00:34

Jacques Rocca is Airbus’s History Man. He sees the company’s achievements as part of a heritage that should be preserved. His passion to ensure that the past can be put on display now, led him t...

Grazia Vittadini: Technically Speaking from 2019-08-20T07:00:02

The Paris Air Show is the place where the industry and the public gather every two years to discover what’s new and exciting in the world of aviation. Airbus’s Chief Technology Officer is always...

Introducing We Make It Fly from 2019-06-28T11:15:39

Airbus is turning 50 this year! So join us as we launch a new podcast, We Make It Fly.

At Airbus, we make commercial aircraft—you’ve probably been on one. But we also make helicopters, fig...

Introducing We Make It Fly from 2019-06-28T11:15:39

Airbus is turning 50 this year! So join us as we launch a new podcast, We Make It Fly.

At Airbus, we make commercial aircraft—you’ve probably been on one. But we also make helicopters, fig...

Introducing We Make It Fly from 2019-06-28T11:15:39

Airbus is turning 50 this year! So join us as we launch a new podcast, We Make It Fly.

At Airbus, we make commercial aircraft—you’ve probably been on one. But we also make helicopters, fig...