European aircraft manufacturer Airbus Group SE will start operating an innovation center in China by the end of the year to support future products and services, as the plane maker looks to leverage local R&D capabilities.
Former Uber China executive Luo Gang has been appointed the CEO of Airbus' new innovation center, the company announced late on Monday.
Airbus said Luo spent nearly three years establishing Uber China's business before it was acquired by Didi Chuxing in 2016. It said his experience in London with UK startup Rangespan taught him how quickly technology can transform traditional businesses.
The statement said the location of the new Airbus innovation center will be announced later in the year.
Luo said China's fast-paced startup culture made it an ideal place for Airbus to create a new innovation center.
Former Uber China executive Luo Gang has been appointed the CEO of Airbus' new innovation center, the company announced late on Monday.
Airbus said Luo spent nearly three years establishing Uber China's business before it was acquired by Didi Chuxing in 2016. It said his experience in London with UK startup Rangespan taught him how quickly technology can transform traditional businesses.
The statement said the location of the new Airbus innovation center will be announced later in the year.
Luo said China's fast-paced startup culture made it an ideal place for Airbus to create a new innovation center.