Pearl 15 Hydrogen Tests Boost Rolls’ Confidence In Zero-Carbon Future

hydrogen-fueled Pearl 15

Ground tests on the hydrogen-fueled Pearl 15 at NASA Stennis evaluated combustion, fuel delivery, system integration and performance across full flight cycles.

Credit: Rolls-Royce
Airbus may have pushed plans for a hydrogen-powered airliner back into the 2040s, but engine-makers and researchers continue to work toward practical use of the fuel in future propulsion systems. The latest and most significant demonstration is a test of a Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 business jet engine on...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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