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The planes of the future Airbus will be powered by hydrogen as a fuel for cleaner and more efficient aviation.
Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft that could enter service in 2035. Each of these concepts represents a different approach to achieving zero emission flight., exploring various technological avenues and aerodynamic configurations to support the company's ambition of leading the way in the decarbonisation of the entire aviation industry.
All these concepts are based on hydrogen as primary energy source, an option that Airbus believes has exceptional promise as a clean aviation fuel and is likely to be a solution for aerospace and many other industries to meet their climate-neutral targets.
Airbus hydrogen planes
the three concepts, all with the name "ZEROe", for a first zero-emission, climate-neutral commercial aircraft include:
ZEROe turbofán
With a capacity of 120-200 passengers and a range of more than 2,000 nautical miles, would be capable of transcontinental operation powered by a modified gas turbine engine running on hydrogen, instead of jet fuel. Liquid hydrogen will be stored and distributed through tanks located at the rear.
ZEROe turbohélice
With a capacity of up to 100 passenger using turboprop engines instead of a turbofan and also powered by hydrogen combustion in modified gas turbine engines, that they would be able to travel more than 1.000 nautical miles, making it a perfect option for short trips.
ZEROe “combined wing body”
capacity up to 200 passengers in which the wings are fused into the main body of the aircraft with a range similar to that of the turbofan concept. Exceptionally wide fuselage opens up multiple options for hydrogen storage and distribution, and for the design of the cabin.
"These concepts will help us explore and mature the design and layout of the world's first zero-emission, climate-neutral commercial airliner.", that we intend to put into service by 2035», Guillaume Faury said.
To address these challenges, airports will require significant hydrogen transport and refueling infrastructure to meet the needs of daily operations. Government support will be key to meeting these ambitious targets with increased funding for research and technology, digitization and mechanisms that encourage the use of sustainable fuels and renewal of aircraft fleets to allow airlines to retire older and less environmentally friendly aircraft earlier.
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