Fly your Ideas

Updated on: Monday, August 16, 2010

Now students from Indian universities have an opportunity to compete in a global contest to develop eco-efficient air travel ideas. Launched by Airbus — its second bi-annual global students’ contest — “To shape the future of flight”, the winner will take home prize money worth 30,000 euros and the opportunity to make a presentation at the Paris Air Show in June, 2011.

Essentially, the Airbus Fly Your Ideas (FYI) competition challenges students worldwide to develop new ideas for a greener aviation industry.

After three progressively challenging rounds judged by a panel of Airbus and industry experts, the competition will conclude after a final show in Paris.

“The competition is designed to stimulate ideas for both a more connected and sustainable world. It also enables Airbus to engage with students and research teams to identify opportunities to balance the increased demand for air travel with a better environment,” said Charles Champion, Airbus Executive Vice President Engineering.

Announcing the launch of FYI 2011, Champion said that students of any age, nationality,

gender or discipline — from engineering to marketing; business to science; philosophy to design — can take part in the competition that is slated to see some of the best ideas and brains come together.

In 2008, some 2,350 students from 80 countries participated in the inaugural contest. Of them, 244 students were from India grouped in 10 teams. Six of these teams which came into the second round included one from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, one from Anna University, and four teams from IIT Chennai.

In short, Fly Your Ideas is a unique opportunity for students to be part of Airbus’ vision for an eco-efficient aviation industry of the future.

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