Rolls-Royce AE2100 Run Marks Hydrogen Power Milestone

Rolls-Royce

The work forms part of technology evaluations to support the potential use of hydrogen fuel in small and mid-size transport aircraft from the 2030s onward.

Credit: Rolls-Royce
As part of wider plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, Rolls-Royce and program partner airline EasyJet have conducted test runs on an AE2100 turboprop powered by liquid hydrogen rather than conventional jet fuel. The tests, undertaken on a rig at the UK Defense Ministry’s Boscombe Down...
Guy Norris

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

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