Airbus and MTU Aero Engines Advance Hydrogen Flight with New Electric Propulsion System
Airbus is partnering with MTU Aero Engines to develop a groundbreaking hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine. This collaboration is a cornerstone of Airbus's ZEROe demonstrator program, which aims to bring a zero-emission commercial aircraft to market by 2035. MTU will be responsible for the Fuel Cell Electric Propulsion System (FCEPS), which converts liquid hydrogen into electrical energy to power the aircraft. The system works by using a fuel cell to generate electricity, which then drives a propeller through an electric motor. This innovative technology will be ground-tested and eventually flight-tested on a modified Airbus A320, marking a significant step towards the decarbonization of aviation.
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