France Prioritizes A320 Successor Over Hydrogen Aircraft

Thierry Dubois December 15, 2023
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LYON—Airbus’ plan for an ultra-efficient aircraft that would supersede the current A320 around 2035 has received a funding commitment from the French government for €300 million ($330 million) per year, from 2024-27. The short to medium-haul aircraft would use conventional or sustainable aviation...
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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