Korea Aerospace University (KAU) and Airbus Korea jointly held the “2025 AIRBUS 101 Global Exploration Program” in Singapore from February 23 to 27.

The overseas program was designed to provide the top three teams from the “2025 AIRBUS 101 Idea Competition” with an opportunity to experience the global aerospace industry firsthand. Participants visited major aerospace companies and educational institutions, including the Airbus Singapore Campus—one of the key hubs of the Asia-Pacific aviation industry. The program aimed to help students observe world-class technological innovation and industrial ecosystems on site while expanding their global perspective and academic expertise through interactions with professionals from international companies.

During the visit, the delegation attended a briefing at the R&T (Research & Technology) Center of the Airbus Singapore Campus, where they learned about Airbus’ business operations in the Asia-Pacific region and its research directions in sustainable aviation technologies. At the Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), students toured pilot training facilities, including a Full Flight Simulator (FFS), gaining insight into advanced aviation training systems.

The winning teams from the competition also presented their ideas to Airbus staff and received professional feedback. In addition, they participated in the “AeroStorm! Challenge” and a program on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) organized by Airbus, which helped them better understand key challenges facing the future aviation industry and apply practical problem-solving skills. The group also visited Satair, an Airbus Group subsidiary, to learn about aircraft parts supply chains and logistics operations.

The delegation later visited the Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) under Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), where they explored real-world applications of advanced manufacturing technologies. The program concluded with visits to Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the Asia campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU Asia), where students observed industry-academia collaboration models and global aviation education programs.

This exploration program provided students with valuable opportunities to experience research, education, and industry environments within the global aerospace sector. It also allowed them to extend the achievements of the idea competition into real-world industry experiences and broaden their practical perspectives through engagement with global companies.

Professor Park Soo-hyun, who led the delegation, stated, “Airbus, which has its Asia hub in Singapore, and Korea Aerospace University, a leading aerospace education institution in Korea, have developed a strategic partnership through ongoing exchanges. We look forward to further strengthening our mutually beneficial cooperation in the future.”