Hydrogen takes flight: Airbus partners with airports for new studies

Airbus has revealed a set of collaborations with several of the most active airports in North America, located in Texas and Canada, in order to research the utilisation of hydrogen at airports. 

Karine Guenan, Airbus’ vice president for the ZEROe Ecosystem, said: “For hydrogen to meet its full potential, the entire airport ecosystem – including airport authorities, energy suppliers and regulatory authorities – needs to come together and collaborate. 

“This joint-study will help us better understand what hydrogen infrastructure would be needed at Houston’s airport to support hydrogen and low carbon aviation in the future.” 

Although it could take another ten years for hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft to be operational, the aviation industry has been increasingly embracing hydrogen technology. In fact, certain ground equipment is already utilising this fuel source.

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