Exploring Aerospace Innovation with Airbus Acubed's Arne Stoschek
I recently had the pleasure of hosting Arne Stoschek, VP of AI and Autonomy at Acubed by Airbus, In the Arena. If you’re not familiar with Acubed, it’s the innovation hub of Airbus based in Silicon Valley, where they’re tackling the big questions of tomorrow’s aerospace industry. Arne and his team are at the forefront of pioneering advancements in autonomous flight and digital design tools. Our conversation gave a fascinating glimpse into the future of aerospace.
The Vision Behind Acubed
Arne shared Acubed’s mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible in aviation. While traditional aerospace projects can take decades to develop, Acubed operates at Silicon Valley speed, testing and iterating quickly to fast-track technology to maturity. It’s this ability to act nimbly that distinguishes Airbus from other aerospace companies working as a “startup within a big company” where Arne’s team has the creative freedom to explore without being bound by traditional corporate constraints.
When you consider the level of scrutiny that goes into design and manufacture of aircraft, this approach is fantastic from my perspective given the unfettered ability to dream big prior to facing integration of technology through regulatory hurdles. Arne shared that he focuses on harnessing the creativity and innovation found in tech while leveraging Airbus’s deep knowledge and resources within the aviation domain to produce results that are both innovative and practical for the arena in which they are targeted.
Autonomous Flight Advancement
One of the most exciting areas of Acubed’s work is in advancement of autonomous flight, something that at rudimentary level has existed for some time in aircrafts. Arne explained that Acubed is building advanced autonomous systems that can operate safely and efficiently alongside human pilots with an ultimate goal to reduce pilot workload and increase safety, particularly in urban air mobility (UAM) scenarios.
When it comes to autonomous vehicles, many of us might think first of self-driving cars. However, Arne believes the impact of advancement in autonomous flight could be even more profound. He envisions a future where fleets of autonomous aircraft could relieve urban congestion by transporting people and goods in ways we’ve only seen in sci-fi movies. Arne pointed out that Acubed’s technology is already proving itself in smaller pilot projects, which is a huge step toward making advanced autonomous flight a reality.
Digital Design Tools: The Key to Faster Innovation
Arne shared how digital design tools are transforming the aerospace industry. Traditionally, aircraft design is a painstakingly slow process, but Acubed is leveraging digital twins and other cutting-edge technologies to speed things up. These tools allow his team to create virtual models of their projects, test them in simulated environments, and identify potential issues long before a physical prototype is built.
Arne believes these digital tools will be crucial for the future of aerospace, as they enable rapid iteration and refinement. By incorporating real-world data into these simulations, Acubed can make better, faster decisions that ultimately result in safer and more efficient aircraft.
So what’s the TechArena take? Listening to Arne, it was hard not to get swept up in the excitement of Acubed’s work. They’re tackling some of the most complex and ambitious projects in aerospace, with a clear focus on sustainability, safety, and efficiency. What stood out to me most was Airbus’ approach to innovation — bold, forward-thinking, and unafraid to challenge the status quo. As someone who’s watched the tech industry evolve over the years, I’m always thrilled to see groups like Acubed bringing that same spirit of innovation to other sectors. Arne and his team are not just imagining the future; they’re building it, and I can’t wait to see where they’ll take us next.
To learn more check out our interview with Arne.
I recently had the pleasure of hosting Arne Stoschek, VP of AI and Autonomy at Acubed by Airbus, In the Arena. If you’re not familiar with Acubed, it’s the innovation hub of Airbus based in Silicon Valley, where they’re tackling the big questions of tomorrow’s aerospace industry. Arne and his team are at the forefront of pioneering advancements in autonomous flight and digital design tools. Our conversation gave a fascinating glimpse into the future of aerospace.
The Vision Behind Acubed
Arne shared Acubed’s mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible in aviation. While traditional aerospace projects can take decades to develop, Acubed operates at Silicon Valley speed, testing and iterating quickly to fast-track technology to maturity. It’s this ability to act nimbly that distinguishes Airbus from other aerospace companies working as a “startup within a big company” where Arne’s team has the creative freedom to explore without being bound by traditional corporate constraints.
When you consider the level of scrutiny that goes into design and manufacture of aircraft, this approach is fantastic from my perspective given the unfettered ability to dream big prior to facing integration of technology through regulatory hurdles. Arne shared that he focuses on harnessing the creativity and innovation found in tech while leveraging Airbus’s deep knowledge and resources within the aviation domain to produce results that are both innovative and practical for the arena in which they are targeted.
Autonomous Flight Advancement
One of the most exciting areas of Acubed’s work is in advancement of autonomous flight, something that at rudimentary level has existed for some time in aircrafts. Arne explained that Acubed is building advanced autonomous systems that can operate safely and efficiently alongside human pilots with an ultimate goal to reduce pilot workload and increase safety, particularly in urban air mobility (UAM) scenarios.
When it comes to autonomous vehicles, many of us might think first of self-driving cars. However, Arne believes the impact of advancement in autonomous flight could be even more profound. He envisions a future where fleets of autonomous aircraft could relieve urban congestion by transporting people and goods in ways we’ve only seen in sci-fi movies. Arne pointed out that Acubed’s technology is already proving itself in smaller pilot projects, which is a huge step toward making advanced autonomous flight a reality.
Digital Design Tools: The Key to Faster Innovation
Arne shared how digital design tools are transforming the aerospace industry. Traditionally, aircraft design is a painstakingly slow process, but Acubed is leveraging digital twins and other cutting-edge technologies to speed things up. These tools allow his team to create virtual models of their projects, test them in simulated environments, and identify potential issues long before a physical prototype is built.
Arne believes these digital tools will be crucial for the future of aerospace, as they enable rapid iteration and refinement. By incorporating real-world data into these simulations, Acubed can make better, faster decisions that ultimately result in safer and more efficient aircraft.
So what’s the TechArena take? Listening to Arne, it was hard not to get swept up in the excitement of Acubed’s work. They’re tackling some of the most complex and ambitious projects in aerospace, with a clear focus on sustainability, safety, and efficiency. What stood out to me most was Airbus’ approach to innovation — bold, forward-thinking, and unafraid to challenge the status quo. As someone who’s watched the tech industry evolve over the years, I’m always thrilled to see groups like Acubed bringing that same spirit of innovation to other sectors. Arne and his team are not just imagining the future; they’re building it, and I can’t wait to see where they’ll take us next.
To learn more check out our interview with Arne.
