OMAN Air and Airbus held ‘The Future by Airbus’ interactive presentation at the Oman Tourism College recently aimed to challenge students to think more innovatively for the future of aviation.

 

Sharing insight into air traffic trends, energy harvesting and breakthrough technologies, Airbus inspired students with its vision of sustainable aviation in 2050. More than 200 students from the Oman Tourism College were captivated by Airbus’ predicted revolution of the aviation industry, taking away valuable information to transform the industry in the region.

 

Attendees also watched a special screening of Airbus’ ‘Smarter Skies’ movie, latest installment in ‘The Future by Airbus’. Following the radical Concept Plane and Concept Cabin, Smarter Skies now looks beyond aircraft design, towards developing even more efficient operations both in the air and on the ground. Smarter Skies breaks conventional boundaries to look at disruptive ideas that will enable Airbus to shape future travel – saving passengers’ time, minimizing delays and lowering emissions. 

 

“At Oman Air, we recognize the region’s aviation industry is at turning point, and its success rides with our future talent. It’s important for us to invest in the next generation of aviation experts, as innovation flourishes with inspiration,” said Paul Gregorowitsch, CEO of Oman Air. 

“The Future by Airbus has sparked a keen interest among the students today, and we look forward to seeing how they will drive the industry forward in the years to come,” he added.

 

While some concepts remain an engineer’s dream, Airbus is already working on the development and use of alternative fuels and supporting plans for more efficient air traffic management. Airbus believes that, in the future, more people should be able to share the benefits of air travel, that a more connected world can also be a more sustainable world, and that the right combination of technology and talent – along with the right investment, support and cooperation – can make this happen. — SG