Airbus Studying Integrated Underwing Fuel Cell Powerplants

Credit: Airbus
LYON, France—Airbus has unveiled a potential configuration for a hydrogen aircraft, integrating fuel cells and propellers in underwing pods. The airframer gave few details but the idea is understood to be aimed at overcoming a major obstacle with fuel cell technology in aviation—the requirement for...
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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