Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Concept

Aerospace

Aerospace

Airline operations

Industrial gases

Cryogenically stored hydrogen maintained at -253°C in a vacuum-insulated tank, offering 2.8 times more energy density than gaseous hydrogen for aviation applications.

A specialized system developed by Airbus and Air Liquide for managing liquid hydrogen storage, distribution, and propulsion integration in aircraft.

An integrated system combining liquid hydrogen storage, fuel cell power generation, and electric motor drive for aircraft propulsion.

Bavaria

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Next-generation aircraft concept featuring four 2-megawatt electric propulsion engines powered by hydrogen fuel cells and two liquid hydrogen tanks, expected to launch in the latter 2030s.

A joint research initiative between Air New Zealand and Airbus to explore the integration of hydrogen-powered aircraft into commercial aviation operations in New Zealand. The project involves analyzing operational impacts and developing a decarbonization roadmap.

Specialized system for managing liquid hydrogen storage, distribution, and propulsion integration in aircraft, developed collaboratively to enable safe and efficient hydrogen-powered flight.