Airbus Flight-Tests Fuel Cells To Understand Contrail Potential

Thierry Dubois June 28, 2024
ZEROe fuel cell demonstrator mock-up

Airbus' ZEROe fuel cell demonstrator mock-up on display at ILA Berlin 2024.

Credit: Airbus
Airbus is conducting a flight-test campaign to study water vapor exhaust from a hydrogen fuel cell system to understand if it will create a condensation trail. The airframer’s ZEROe project targets 2035 for the entry into service of hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft, and a hydrogen fuel cell...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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