Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with artificial intelligence (AI) company Mistral AI.
According to Airbus, the partnership will expand the use of artificial intelligence across Airbus’s commercial aircraft as well as other activities, while adhering to strict security and sovereignty requirements, supporting Airbus’s ambition to place cutting-edge, ethical and trustworthy AI at the core of Airbus operations and processes from initial design to onboard capabilities.
The agreement guarantees Airbus access to Mistral AI’s leading researchers and influence over the AI product roadmap, enabling the development of bespoke solutions for complex aerospace challenges. It also entails Airbus acquiring licences for the full Mistral AI product suite which will enable the deployment of models on-premises, in trusted clouds or wherever it makes sense for Airbus and its customers.
Catherine Jestin, Executive Vice President Digital at Airbus, said: “This partnership paves the way for the deployment of high-impact, high-value use cases of trusted and responsible AI in aerospace. Thanks to the high-performance models and made-to-measure support of Mistral AI experts, we are building the foundations necessary to power our current and future products and services, enabling us to serve our customers better.”
Timothée Lacroix, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Mistral AI, said: “We are proud to partner with Airbus and contribute to its critical industrial operations. Together, we will deploy Mistral’s fully integrated AI stack to accelerate innovation, contribute to improve flight safety, and deliver greater value for customers.”
