As one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers, Airbus is looking ahead to anticipate the global needs of a more connected, more sustainable world. Airbus Fly Your Ideas challenges students across the globe to develop new ideas for the eco-efficient aviation industry of the future.

Innovation is at the heart of all global development and it is by thinking big that mankind can meet seemingly impossible challenges. With the third Fly Your Ideas challenge - part of the visionary Future by Airbus Programme - Airbus is asking students to think big too, and propose an idea to address one of the following 21st century challenges for greener aviation: Energy; Energy Efficiency; Affordable Growth; Traffic Growth; Passenger Experience; Community Friendly.

Teams can register from June 2012 when more detail on the themes and what the challenge involves will be revealed. The competition starts in September 2012, with the final in June 2013 when the top selected teams will present their ideas to a panel of Airbus and industry experts. The winners of FYI 2013 will share the top prize of €30,000; the runners-up €15,000.