Airbus Pursues Multiple Technology Paths Toward Greener Aircraft

Airbus A380 testbed

Airbus plans to flight-test a hydrogen fuel cell engine on its modified A380 testbed.

Credit: Airbus
All air transport industry stakeholders must be engaged in the sustainability initiatives that will enable airlines to be carbon net zero by 2050. Aircraft and engine manufacturers are at the forefront of the supply chain and therefore are heavily invested in developing technologies that will help...
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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