Airbus Fly Your Ideas contest attracts 50 Thai participants out of 300 teams worldwide

Airbus Fly Your Ideas contest attracts 50 Thai participants out of 300 teams worldwide, comprising students from 75 nationalitiesBest idea for greener aviation stands a chance to win €30,000 Over 2,600 students have registered for the second Airbus Fly Your Ideas (FYI) university contest which challenges students from all around the world to develop new ideas for a greener aviation industry. Students of 75 nationalities made up the 315 teams in which 13 teams from Thailand were selected for round 1. 50 participants were selected from well-known Thai universities ; among these were Kasetsart University, Mahidol University, Rajabhat Suan Dusit University, and Thammasat University. Airbus invited students to make proposals on any or all stages of the aviation ‘Environmental Life Cycle’, an approach Airbus uses to improve the environmental performance of an aircraft and its production process in five areas: design; supply chain; manufacturing; aircraft operations and aircraft end-of-life The round 2 teams were chosen following a thorough, questionnaire-based assessment of their proposals. They will now be supported by an Airbus mentor as they develop their initial ideas into more detailed submissions. There are now, two teams from Thai universities which are among 84 worldwide still in contention to win €30,000 in the global Airbus Fly Your Ideas (FYI) 2011 contest and with a chance to participate in the final at the International Paris Airshow -Le Bourget in France. The shortlisted teams come from Kasetsart University, team name Aero KU and Thammasat University team name TTP. The 9 students – all Thai nationals and all male with the exception of one Nepalese, female student – have between them submitted proposals on the design of flight physics and aircraft systems. The FYI contest, like Airbus, brings people of different cultures and horizons together-76 percent of the competing teams are international and multidisciplinary. Charles Champion, Airbus’ Executive Vice President Engineering and FYI Patron, said: “We are delighted to have received a record number of entries to the second Airbus FYI challenge and we are particularly happy to see a wide diversity of participants. By engaging with universities and young people worldwide we can continue to stimulate more new ideas for a greener aviation industry. This is part of our vision for the eco-efficient aviation industry of the future, balancing the growing demand for air travel with a better environment for all.” The biennial contest involves three progressively challenging rounds. Five teams with the most exciting projects will be chosen in May and advance to the FYI final. The winning team will be picked by a high-profile panel of judges and take home the €30,000 first prize. The runner-up will receive €15,000. For further details and to keep up with the competition’s progress visit: http://www.airbus-fyi.com Contact for the Media: Maetavarin Maneekulpan + 662 260 5820 extension: 115 Pictures and videos available on: www.airbus-fyi.com or www.airbus.com

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