Airbus hits pause on hydrogen aircraft, citing tech and infrastructure hurdles

By Charlie Currie on Feb 10, 2025

Airbus is delaying plans to develop commercial hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2035, blaming slower-than-expected technological advancements and infrastructure struggles.

The aircraft maker announced its ZEROe hydrogen programme in 2020 when it revealed three concept designs. It also revealed plans to test different types of hydrogen propulsion and fuel storage systems on a modified A-380.

Championed by CEO Guillaume Faury, the company intended to bring a commercial aircraft into service by 2035.

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