Airbus To Pick Hydrogen Propulsion System In 2025-26

Thierry Dubois February 15, 2024
Airbus ZEROe Pods Concept Plane

Airbus ZEROe 6 Pods Concept Plane

Credit: Airbus
TOULOUSE—As Airbus is progressing with studies and tests around two different hydrogen propulsion systems—a modified turbofan and an electric motor associated to a fuel cell—the airframer is planning on selecting one of them in 2025-26, CEO Guillaume Faury said Feb. 15. Under Airbus’ ZEROe hydrogen...
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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