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Airbus Highlights Efforts to Cut Greenhouse Gases

Company’s annual summit was the setting for unveiling a zero-emission aircraft engine and plans for SAF promotion.

Airbus unveiled this zero-emission hydrogen-powered aircraft engine during its annual summit [Courtesy: Airbus]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Airbus is developing a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell engine, with ground and flight testing planned for mid-decade on an A380 demonstrator.
  • The company is collaborating with Neste to accelerate the production and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), aiming for 100% SAF certification by 2030.
  • Airbus plans to launch a new zero-emission aircraft in 2027-2028, potentially powered by fuel cell engines capable of powering a 100-passenger aircraft for 1,000 nm.
  • Airbus unveiled a new airborne lab to test technologies for reducing helicopter CO2 emissions, including aerodynamic improvements and hybrid propulsion.
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Airbus made a number of announcements today regarding its broad move toward reduced emissions and increased sustainability in commercial aviation. Among the most notable are its development of a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell engine, and a collaboration with fuel producer Neste aimed at speeding the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF.

The company revealed these and other plans during its annual Airbus Summit taking place today and tomorrow in Toulouse, France.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4

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