Airbus testing new automatic taxiing technology

Airbus UpNext has begun testing new technologies to support automatic taxiing and enhance pilot assistance onboard an electric truck. The three-year research project, called Optimate, will combine a wide range of technologies including advanced automation, computer vision, data fusion and machine learning to improve aircraft navigation systems, the human-machine interface and overall flight safety. “We are delighted to unveil another innovative demonstrator that reflects our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of aviation,” said Michael Augello, CEO Airbus UpNext. “Our ambition is to use the best technologies to make our aircraft even more aware of their operating conditions, analysing it