Airbus unveils designs for first zero-emission aeroplane for 2035
Success depends on airport infrastructure and lots of support and incentives from governments to fund development
21 September 2020 - 21:23
Toulouse — France-based company Airbus unveiled three designs it is studying to build hydrogen-powered aeroplanes as it races to bring a zero-carbon passenger jet into service by 2035.
The approaches include a turbofan jet with capacity for as many as 200 passengers — similar to its A321neo narrow-body — that can fly more than 3,700km, according to a statement on Monday. It would be powered by a modified gas-turbine engine running on hydrogen...
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