Could Hydrogen Power Planes?

The possibility of hydrogen-powered planes flying in Europe's airspace gained momentum when Airbus' announced in 2020 that zero-emission commercial aircraft based on hydrogen could enter into service by 2035.

Can hydrogen power a jet engine?

Tomorrow, hydrogen combustion may just power future commercial aircraft. A turbofan engine is the most modern type of gas-turbine engine used for aircraft propulsion. ... In the case of hydrogen combustion, liquid or gaseous hydrogen is burned in a modified gas-turbine engine to generate thrust.

Can fuel cells power airplanes?

The world's first hydrogen-powered aircraft, powered by Cummins fuel cells, was unveiled at the Stuttgart Airport in Germany this past December. Called the DLR-HY4, the four-seat airplane has successfully completed 30 2-hour test flights, offering a promising look at the future of lower-emission aviation.