Airbus Unveils Next-Gen Single-Aisle Aircraft, Commits to Hydrogen

Manufacturer unveils fresh aircraft plans aimed at decarbonizing the aviation sector.

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 04:56 PM ET

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A mock-up image depicts what Airbus’ hydrogen-powered ‘ZeroE’ aircraft concept may look like in flight. [Courtesy: Airbus]

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Airbus unveiled a concept for its next-generation single-aisle aircraft, projected for the late 2030s, which features a folding wing design, lightweight materials, and aims for a 20-30% reduction in fuel burn using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The company is focusing its zero-emission strategy on a fully electric design powered solely by hydrogen fuel cells, with integrated ground testing of the propulsion system planned to commence in 2027, reaffirming its commitment to hydrogen despite a revised timeline.

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Airbus on Tuesday unveiled a new concept for its next-generation, single-aisle aircraft and reiterated its intention to develop a hydrogen-powered model.

The manufacturer announced ambitious plans during the third annual Airbus Summit at its headquarters in Toulouse, France, predicting that the single-aisle design would fly in the late 2030s. The aerospace giant also said it plans to begin integrated ground testing of a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system as soon as 2027.