Airbus Quantum

Airbus is pioneering quantum computing applications in aerospace through strategic partnerships with Quantinuum, IonQ, and BMW Group to accelerate sustainable mobility research using cutting-edge quantum computers. The company launched the global Quantum Computing Challenge in 2024, attracting over 420 teams worldwide to develop quantum solutions for aviation and automotive challenges. Airbus focuses on quantum applications for hydrogen technology, fuel cell catalyst simulation, and secure communications infrastructure for aerospace platforms, investing through Airbus Ventures in quantum companies including IonQ, Q-CTRL, and QC Ware. The company collaborates with the University of Bristol's Quantum Technology Innovation Centre and develops quantum-safe security technologies for aerospace applications, demonstrating quantum computing's potential for solving computationally intensive tasks in sustainable aviation and ZEROe hydrogen-powered aircraft development.