Airbus has initiated an innovative aviation hydrogen handling and refuelling project, supported by academic partners, airport operators, and leading hydrogen-industry companies, has been launched to demonstrate small-scale liquid hydrogen (LH2) aircraft ground operations at three European airports. The push to decarbonize our economy and enhance Europe’s energy independence is driving a major trend toward hydrogen for mobility and stationary applications. Hydrogen is also seen as a crucial solution for decarbonizing short- and medium-haul aviation, significantly advancing low-carbon aviation operations.
Karine Guenan, Vice President of ZEROe Ecosystem, Airbus said, “We continue to believe that hydrogen will be an important fuel for the future of short-haul aviation. We welcome the opportunity to help build the operating case for the widespread daily use of liquid hydrogen at airports.”