The partners will develop hydrogen combustion engine technology that can be used to power a variety of aircraft, including narrow-body passenger jets. [Courtesy: EasyJet]
Key Takeaways:
Rolls-Royce and low-cost airline EasyJet have partnered under the "H2ZERO" program to develop hydrogen combustion engine technology for various aircraft, including narrow-body passenger jets.
This collaboration reflects the aviation industry's efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The partnership will begin ground tests of engines later this year, with EasyJet investing significantly and contributing operational expertise alongside Rolls-Royce's engine development knowledge, aiming to power aircraft from the mid-2030s.
Rolls-Royce and low-cost airline EasyJet have partnered to develop hydrogen combustion engine technology that can be used to power a variety of aircraft, including narrow-body passenger jets.
Announced early Tuesday by Rolls-Royce, the development program reflects efforts across the aviation industry aimed at achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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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
