Airbus and Critical Software have formalised a new joint venture, Critical FlyTech, dedicated to developing high-assurance aerospace software for aviation, space, and defence applications. Scheduled to begin operations early next year with a team of 120 employees, aiming to reach 300 specialists by 2028. According to CEO Ricardo Armas, the project will bring together the strengths of both organisations to deliver technology that meets the strictest standards of safety, reliability, and innovation.
This initiative further reinforces Airbus and Critical Software agreement with Critical FlyTech now representing the concrete next step, strengthening Portugal’s role within the global aerospace value chain. Airbus already employs over one thousand people in Portugal across its production facilities in Santo Tirso and its Global Business Services hubs, and continues to seek national partners through programmes such as Eurofighter.
