Hydrogen Fuel Cells Present Challenges, Opportunities For Airframers

GKN Aerospace rendering hydrogen

Packaging the hydrogen fuel cell system in the aft fuselage is efficient, but pushes the passenger cabin forward.

Credit: GKN Aerospace
NEWPORT, Wales—Hydrogen fuel cell technology as an aircraft propulsion mechanism is still in its infancy, but with sector-wide expectations high that any zero-carbon future will involve hydrogen as a fuel, developers are already looking beyond the initial target platforms. Panelists speaking during...
Angus Batey

Angus Batey has been contributing to various titles within the Aviation Week Network since 2009, reporting on topics ranging from defense and space to business aviation, advanced air mobility and cybersecurity.

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