As part of its plans for low-carbon aviation, Airbus announced three studies focused on developing hydrogen hubs at major airports across North America. The airports include:
- Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Canada: Airbus and ZeroAvia have signed three respective Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canada’s three busiest airports, Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to study the feasibility of a hydrogen infrastructure at airports in Canada.
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA: Airbus, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Delta Air Lines and PlugPower have joined forces to study the feasibility of a hydrogen-based hub at the world’s busiest airport in support of advancing a more sustainable future of travel. The study will help define the infrastructure, operational viability, and safety and security requirements needed to implement hydrogen as a fuel source for future aircraft operations at ATL.
- Houston, Texas, USA: Airbus, the Center for Houston’s Future (CHF) and Houston Airports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to study the feasibility of a hydrogen hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The study will look at identifying opportunities for and barriers to hydrogen supply, infrastructure development, and usage at the airport and to potentially advance further developments.
These studies mark a significant step forward in Airbus’ mission to lead the industry toward a more sustainable future and bring to market the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035, Airbus said. By leveraging the expertise and resources of its partners, Airbus aims to establish the foundation for a future where hydrogen-powered aviation becomes the new standard.
Airbus launched its ZEROe hydrogen-powered aircraft project in 2020. Recognising that building a robust hydrogen ecosystem is paramount to achieving the goal of putting hydrogen-powered aircraft into service by 2035, Airbus has been actively exploring various avenues to make this vision a reality.
“We are excited to announce the initiation of these crucial hydrogen studies, which mark a significant milestone in our pursuit of low-carbon aviation,” said Karine Guenan, Airbus Vice President of ZEROe Ecosystem. “By embarking on these exploratory endeavours, we are taking proactive measures to understand the requirements for establishing hydrogen hubs at major airports across North America. This strategic initiative reflects our dedication to driving innovation and shaping the future of air travel in a manner that is environmentally responsible and technologically advanced. Through collaboration with key stakeholders, we aim to pave the way for a future where hydrogen-powered flight becomes a tangible reality.”
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