Airbus reveals concepts of new hydrogen-powered zero-emission commercial aircraft, could enter service by 2035

Aviation major Airbus has unveiled three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft, projected to enter operational service by 2035. One of these is a revolutionary new ‘blended-wing body’ design where the wings merge with the aircraft’s main body.

Designed to eventually decarbonise the entire aviation industry, the three concepts rely on hydrogen as a primary power source. Airbus says hydrogen holds exceptional promise as a clean aviation fuel and a solution for aerospace and other industries to meet climate-neutral targets.

Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Guillaume Faury articulated this approach when he said, “I strongly believe that the use of hydrogen – both in synthetic fuels and as a primary power source for commercial aircraft – has the potential to significantly reduce aviation’s climate impact.”