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.

Jonathan Welsh

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 05:23 PM ET

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

Key Takeaways:

Airbus announced the development of a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell engine, with ground and flight testing planned by mid-decade, aiming for a 2035 entry-into-service for a zero-emission aircraft.
The company partnered with Neste to accelerate the production and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with a goal to achieve certification for up to 100% SAF before the end of the decade.
Airbus also unveiled its DisruptiveLab, an airborne lab in a helicopter, designed to test new technologies like advanced aerodynamics and hybrid propulsion to reduce helicopter CO2 emissions.

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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.