Airbus and MTU Aero Engines Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Engine Development
Key Ideas
- Airbus and MTU Aero Engines have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a commercial aviation hydrogen fuel-cell engine at the Paris Air Show.
- The collaboration involves a three-step roadmap focusing on joint research projects, alignment of technology roadmaps, and potential development of a fuel-cell engine.
- Airbus, through the ZEROe project, is shifting its focus to hydrogen fuel cell engine technology, while MTU is leading projects like Flying Fuel Cell and HEROPS for zero-emissions propulsion systems.
- Airbus has extended its joint venture with ElringKlinger for zero-emission, hydrogen-fueled aircraft technology development, highlighting promising advancements in fuel stack performance.
Airbus and MTU Aero Engines have announced a collaboration at the Paris Air Show to develop a commercial aviation hydrogen fuel-cell engine. The memorandum of understanding outlines a three-step roadmap starting with joint research projects like Clean Aviation. The second phase involves aligning technology roadmaps on hydrogen to pave the way for a potential fuel-cell engine for hydrogen-powered aircraft. Airbus has decided to focus on hydrogen fuel cell engine technology under its ZEROe project, while MTU is involved in projects like Flying Fuel Cell and HEROPS for zero-emissions propulsion systems. Additionally, Airbus has extended its joint venture with ElringKlinger to further develop technology for zero-emission, hydrogen-fueled aircraft. ElringKlinger's proton exchange membrane fuel cell technology shows promising advancements in fuel stack performance, showcasing a positive outlook on the future of hydrogen fuel-cell engines in aviation.