New Airbus facility to research cryogenic fuel systems for next-gen hydrogen planes (FR.AIR) - 27 mai 2022
Airbus is launching a U.K.-based facility focused on hydrogen technologies, a move which represents the firm’s latest attempt to support the design of its next generation of aircraft.
Faury, who was speaking to CNBC’s Rosanna Lockwood, laid out a number of areas his firm was focusing on. These included ensuring planes burned less fuel and emitted less carbon dioxide.
In addition, the aircraft the company was delivering now had a certified capacity for 50% sustainable aviation fuel in their tanks. Airbus is not the only company looking at using hydrogen in aviation. Last October, plans to operate commercial hydrogen-electric flights between London and Rotterdam were announced, with those behind the project hoping it will take to the skies in 2024.