We Make It Fly
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWelcome to the Airbus Podcast, 'We Make It Fly'.
Here you will find conversations on everything Airbus - what the company is currently up to across its several divisions, its plans for an innovative & sustainable future, and a view of its prestigious past.
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Bartolomeo: Preparing your ISS space mission
November 06, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBFind out how Airbus’ payload hosting platform Bartolomeo allows customers and researchers to test space technologies 400 km above Earth. Named after Christopher Columbus’ younger brother, Bartolomeo offers the only unobstructed view from the International Space Station (ISS) towards our planet and into outer space. That’s why the platform is ideally suited for many types of experiments, including Earth observation, environmental and climate research, robotics, material sciences and astrop...
Airbus Quantum Computing Challenge - Meet The Finalists
October 12, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn 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 from Airbus Blue Sky and Lee-Ann Ramcherita from Airbus' Flight Physics department. Tune in now to find out more about the problem statements set for the challenge, the innovative solutions proposed and more information on the next steps of the challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Why Aeronautics Need Quantum Computing Technology
October 08, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MBIn 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, alongside external experts Iordanis Kerenidis and Elham Kashefi, discuss the benefits that quantum computing can provide to flight physics problems within Airbus, and introduce the Airbus Quantum Computing Challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
X3 and RACER: The Winning Formula For Faster Helicopter Flight
September 24, 2020 11:22 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThe 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 with cost efficiency and fuel savings. Flying 50% faster than a conventional helicopter by combining a main rotor with boxed wings and propellers, RACER could have a major impact on missions where speed means lives, such as emergency medical services and search and rescue. On the 10th anniversary of...
X3: A Secret Project With An Exceptional Team - Dominique Fournier & Jonathan Hubbel
September 15, 2020 12:14 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBCreating 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 Fournier explains the tactics that made this possible; from isolating teams, to early-morning truck rides in the cover of darkness. This secrecy also helped create a tightly welded team of exceptional profiles from around the world. How does one get selected for such an elite project? Jonathan Hubbell, t...
Off to the ISS with astronaut Randy Bresnik
September 11, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBWhen 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 fighter pilot and test pilot before making two trips to space as a NASA astronaut. Bresnik discusses a broad range of topics in Airbus’ latest podcast, providing insights on space cooperation between Europe and the United States, his experience aboard the International Space Station, the various tr...
Off To The ISS With Astronaut Randy Bresnik
September 11, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBWhen 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 fighter pilot and test pilot before making two trips to space as a NASA astronaut. Bresnik discusses a broad range of topics in Airbus’ latest podcast, providing insights on space cooperation between Europe and the United States, his experience aboard the International Space Station, the various tra...
Hervé Jammayrac: On Board The Demonstrator With The X3 Test Pilot
September 07, 2020 09:01 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOver 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 pulling off incredible stunts – like racing a high-speed TGV train. Guiding the X3 each step of the way was test pilot Hervé Jammayrac. On the tenth anniversary of X3’s first flight, Jammayrac, now chief test pilot at Airbus Helicopters, reminisces about those memorable times. And don't miss the next tw...
Why It Is Safe To Fly - Jean-Brice Dumont
July 20, 2020 11:27 - 16 minutes - 29.3 MBIn 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 with its utilisation. As we take to the skies again, we will continue to provide you with the facts that reassure and dispel any myths around air travel in this period. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jean-Brice Dumont: Why It Is Safe To Fly
July 20, 2020 11:27 - 16 minutes - 29.3 MBIn 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 with its utilisation. As we take to the skies again, we will continue to provide you with the facts that reassure and dispel any myths around air travel in this period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jon Taylor: A400M - Flying Airbus’ Next-Generation Airlifter
July 17, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 16.5 MBThe 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 Airbus Defence and Space. Based at the San Pablo site near Seville, Spain – where A400Ms are assembled – Taylor says it’s a privilege to fly the aircraft and underscores key capabilities that set it apart from the competition, both now and for the years to come. More info: https://www.airbus.com/new...
Frank Schubert: CyberSecurity - Protecting Everyday Life
July 10, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MBIn our society today, a world without satellite communications, navigation and Earth observation systems is unimaginable. Services provided by space-based systems have become omnipresent - simply think about navigation, TV broadcasts, weather forecasts, climate monitoring or military communications, even the Internet of Things stays connected through satellite communications. All acquired and distributed data is valuable, often sensitive and hence of interest to various groups: customers, co...
Albert Falke: Defending Earth - Keeping Asteroids At Bay
June 30, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 27.7 MBAsteroids are not just an abstract danger out of blockbuster movies. They are very real. That’s why Airbus is developing new and innovative technologies to unlock the secrets of asteroids. In this podcast interview Albert Falke, Program and Project Manager of Asteroid detection at Airbus Defence and Space, explains what they are made of and how they can be diverted to keep our planet safe from harm. More info: https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/events/virtual-comms.html Hosted on Acast. See ...
Sean Wiid: UP42 - GEOAI for all
June 19, 2020 11:39 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBAcross 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 democratize access to geospatial data and analytics? Globally, institutions and companies have gathered more Earth observation (EO) data than can ever be analyzed using traditional image processing methods. With emerging companies racing to launch their own EO systems, we face an unprecedented increase ...
Sean Wiid: UP42 - GEOAI For All
June 19, 2020 11:39 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBAcross 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 democratize access to geospatial data and analytics? Globally, institutions and companies have gathered more Earth observation (EO) data than can ever be analyzed using traditional image processing methods. With emerging companies racing to launch their own EO systems, we face an unprecedented increase ...
Hervé Foch: Satellite Imagery - Eyes In The Sky
June 12, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MB700 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. It is called RACE – short for Rapid Action on COVID-19 and Earth Observation – and aims at providing information on the state of European society and economy in times of Corona. In this podcast interview Hervé Foch, Head of Imagery, Mapping and Location-Based Services team at Intelligence, explains h...
Hervé Foch: Satellite imagery - Eyes In The Sky
June 12, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MB700 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. It is called RACE – short for Rapid Action on COVID-19 and Earth Observation – and aims at providing information on the state of European society and economy in times of Corona. In this podcast interview Hervé Foch, Head of Imagery, Mapping and Location-Based Services team at Intelligence, explains h...
Ian Walters: Solar Orbiter - Here Comes The Sun
June 05, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 12 MBThe 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. Podcast topics include SoIO’s testing prior to launch in February 2020 and protecting the deep space probe from temperatures exceeding 500°C when it reaches the Sun’s vicinity. Ian Walter has been with Airbus since 1982. He has previously held positions of CTO / Chief Engineer for Galileo Industrie...
Philippe Pham: Aeolus - Forecasting Your Daily Weather
May 22, 2020 10:30 - 5 minutes - 10.2 MBFind 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 for weather forecasting. But thanks to an Airbus-built satellite launched two years ago for our ESA customer, meteorologists are still able to give reliable forecasts. In our latest podcast interview, Philippe Pham, who leads Airbus’ space activities for Earth observation, navigation and science satellites, exp...
Marco Gumbrecht: Eurofighter - Present To Future
May 15, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 61.5 MBTraditionally, 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 significant meeting, travel and event restrictions have made physically hosting these shows impossible. In order to adapt to these changes, we will reach out to you digitally instead! Martin Agüera interviews Marco Gumbrecht, Head of Future Business Eurofighter and Military Relations in Combat Aircraft ...
Colin Paynter: A Glimpse Into Space
December 04, 2019 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBAirbus reaches beyond the skies and into space, and the technologies it builds and develops, keeps vital global communications that we all depend upon, working. Colin Paynter is the Managing Director of Airbus Defence and Space, based in the UK. Colin heads up a workforce of more than four thousand people, most of whom are involved in building communications and observation satellites. Airbus is by far the biggest player in this field in the UK. Customers for these solutions range from te...
Ep 8 Colin Paynter: A Glimpse into Space
December 04, 2019 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBAirbus reaches beyond the skies and into space, and the technologies it builds and develops, keeps vital global communications that we all depend upon, working. Colin Paynter is the Managing Director of Airbus Defence and Space, based in the UK. Colin heads up a workforce of more than four thousand people, most of whom are involved in building communications and observation satellites. Airbus is by far the biggest player in this field in the UK. Customers for these solutions range from te...
Didier Delsalle: Reaching The Peak
October 31, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBWe'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, who spends his days pushing the limits of aviation technology. He is known for being the first and only person who landed a helicopter, the NH90 or Squirrel, on the world's highest mountain, Everest, back in 2005. He has accumulated over 10,000 hours in the air and has flown about every helicopter in the Air...
Ep 7 Didier Delsalle: Reaching the Peak
October 31, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBWe'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, who spends his days pushing the limits of aviation technology. He is known for being the first and only person who landed a helicopter, the NH90 or Squirrel, on the world's highest mountain, Everest, back in 2005. He has accumulated over 10,000 hours in the air and has flown about every helicopter in the Air...
Ep 7 Didier Desalle: Reaching the Peak
October 31, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBWe'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 Desalle is an experimental test pilot, who spends his days pushing the limits of aviation technology. He is known for being the first and only person who landed a helicopter, the NH90 or Squirrel, on the world's highest mountain, Everest, back in 2005. He has accumulated over 10,000 hours in the air and has flown about every helicopter in the Airb...
Till Eisenberg: Waking up CIMON - The Floating Brain In Space
October 15, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBFor 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 one of those who have helped Airbus make its mark in the final frontier of Space. He led an Airbus team that designed a floating electronic brain – called CIMON – that was sent to the International Space Station to help astronauts with their work. CIMON floats freely in zero gravity with its computerized facial screen wa...
Ep 6 Till Eisenberg: Waking up CIMON – the floating brain in space
October 15, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBFor 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 one of those who have helped Airbus make its mark in the final frontier of Space. He led an Airbus team that designed a floating electronic brain – called CIMON – that was sent to the International Space Station to help astronauts with their work. CIMON floats freely in zero gravity with its computerized facial screen wa...
Shashwath Vummidilakshman: Reach For The Stars
October 02, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 39.9 MBBeing 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 Airbus, drawn from over 120 countries. Shashwath Vummidilakshman’s journey eventually led him to Airbus. But it wasn’t easy realising his dream, coming from the bustling streets of Bangalore in Southern India, to verdant Toulouse in Southern France.There is a saying: "The destination should be constant...
Ep 5 Shashwath Vummidilakshman: Reach for the stars
October 02, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 39.9 MBBeing 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 Airbus, drawn from over 120 countries. Shashwath Vummidilakshman’s journey eventually led him to Airbus. But it wasn’t easy realising his dream, coming from the bustling streets of Bangalore in Southern India, to verdant Toulouse in Southern France.There is a saying: "The destination should be constant...
Fernando Alonso: Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3
September 17, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBThe 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 go through intensive testing procedures. “Safety first” is Airbus’s mantra in all it does. Fernando Alonso has been central to this process for three decades, and he has a real passion for every aspect of getting aircraft from the design stage into operation. Over the course of his career he accumul...
Ep 4 Fernando Alonso: Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3
September 17, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBThe 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 go through intensive testing procedures. “Safety first” is Airbus’s mantra in all it does. Fernando Alonso has been central to this process for three decades, and he has a real passion for every aspect of getting aircraft from the design stage into operation. Over the course of his career he accumul...
Ep 3 Jacques Rocca: A knight at the museum
September 03, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBJacques 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 to join the ‘AIRitage Project’ that collects and preserves aviation history from documents to whole aircraft. For the past ten years, he has also been the director of Airbus’s heritage department. So who better than him to take us on a private tour of Aeroscopia, the incredible aviation museum in Toul...
Jacques Rocca: A Knight At The Museum
September 03, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBJacques 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 to join the ‘AIRitage Project’ that collects and preserves aviation history from documents to whole aircraft. For the past ten years, he has also been the director of Airbus’s heritage department. So who better than him to take us on a private tour of Aeroscopia, the incredible aviation museum in Toul...
Grazia Vittadini: Technically Speaking
August 20, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBThe 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 in demand during the show, meeting with potential customers and others. The current CTO, Grazia Vittadini had a particularly busy week. Among other things, she signed an agreement with six other CTOs committing to sustainable goals for the aerospace industry. Grazia has ascended through Airbus’s ran...
Ep 2 Grazia Vittadini: Technically speaking
August 20, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBThe 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 in demand during the show, meeting with potential customers and others. The current CTO, Grazia Vittadini had a particularly busy week. Among other things, she signed an agreement with six other CTOs committing to sustainable goals for the aerospace industry. Grazia has ascended through Airbus’s ran...
Ep 1 Barbara Kracht: Badge 007 – stirred, but not shaken
July 23, 2019 08:35 - 24 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode Barbara Kracht – one of Airbus’s original employees, number 007 – goes down memory lane, recalling how the company grew from a modest start-up to a global aviation giant. The daughter of Felix Kracht, who was one of the company’s founders, she spent almost 40 years with Airbus, notably as head of Media Relations. Barbara tells us about Airbus’s beginnings, including witnessing the A300 first flight and some of the challenges commercially and technically of the early years. ...
Barbara Kracht: Badge 007 - Stirred, But Not Shaken
July 23, 2019 08:35 - 24 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode Barbara Kracht – one of Airbus’s original employees, number 007 – goes down memory lane, recalling how the company grew from a modest start-up to a global aviation giant. The daughter of Felix Kracht, who was one of the company’s founders, she spent almost 40 years with Airbus, notably as head of Media Relations. Barbara tells us about Airbus’s beginnings, including witnessing the A300 first flight and some of the challenges commercially and technically of the early years. ...
Introducing We Make It Fly
June 28, 2019 11:15 - 1 minute - 1.78 MBAirbus 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, fighter jets, space rockets and even the Mars Rover. In this podcast, you will meet the people who have played a part in turning the company into a global giant in the aerospace industry. Get on board, sit back, relax and enjoy the journey. We'd welcome your feedback using #WeMakeItFly. To find out more ab...