Next-generation hydrogen airliner

aerospace manufacturing

A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.

A small turbine component in Toyota's hybrid system used to provide oxygen to the fuel cell.

Engines engineered to provide high power, lightweight construction, and operational flexibility necessary for aircraft flight, capable of withstanding extreme combustion temperatures.

South Korea

France

South Korean government-initiated project to develop conceptual design of an advanced aircraft engine, aimed at securing domestic fighter jet engine technology.

Industry consortium formed in September to establish infrastructure, policy, regulatory, and safety frameworks essential for hydrogen-powered aircraft development and deployment.

Flagship project spearheaded by South Korea's Agency for Defense Development to develop a 10,000 lbf gas turbine engine for UAVs, with Doosan Enerbility responsible for engine layout design, components analysis, and turbine blade manufacturing.