What Aviation Can Learn About Hydrogen Propulsion From Other Sectors

Thierry Dubois November 28, 2022
Coradia iLint

The hydrogen-powered Coradia iLint is carrying passengers every day in Germany.

Credit: Alstom
Airbus’ goal of having hydrogen-powered aircraft in service in 2035 is an ambitious, once-in-a-generation moonshot, and some aerospace startups have even more daring targets. But the air transport industry is not the first to adopt hydrogen propulsion for heavy-duty vehicles. Hydrogen-powered trains...
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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