Despite Losses, Airbus Plans Commercial Zephyr HAPS Services

Airbus Zephyr

Airbus says platforms like the Zephyr could transform the provision of communications to remote areas.

Credit: Airbus Defense and Space
Airbus is planning to begin offering commercial services with its high-flying, solar-powered Zephyr uncrewed aircraft by the end of 2024. The company’s plans reflect growing confidence in the capabilities of the platform, despite losing a third aircraft due to weather conditions during the summer...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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