Rolls-Royce Marks Successful Engine Test Run on Hydrogen

The ‘breakthrough’ represents an important step towards powering commercial aviation with the ‘green’ fuel.

Julie Boatman

Monday, November 28, 2022 at 09:52 AM ET

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Rolls-Royce AE 2100-A Hydrogen Test at Boscombe Down [Courtesy: Rolls-Royce]

Key Takeaways:

Rolls-Royce, in collaboration with easyJet, successfully completed the first test run of a modern aircraft engine (AE 2100A gas turbine) powered exclusively by "green" hydrogen.
This achievement is deemed a "breakthrough" for the aviation industry, demonstrating a tangible step towards proving hydrogen's viability as a zero-carbon aviation fuel.
The initiative supports the aviation industry's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, though significant further development is required for commercial aircraft integration.

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Rolls-Royce International [RYCEY] has marked a new milestone in the quest to field a viable hydrogen-powered solution for commercial aviation.

In partnership with European low-cost carrier easyJet, the aerospace giant announced yesterday that it had completed a successful test run of its AE 2100A gas turbine powerplant fueled by “green” hydrogen. Chief technology officer Grazia Vittadini called the event a “breakthrough” for the company and the industry: “This achievement not only represents a technological breakthrough but demonstrates a tangible step towards proving that hydrogen could be a zero-carbon aviation fuel of the future,” she said via LinkedIn.