What is hydrogen fuel, you may ask? In simple terms, liquid hydrogen is burned with oxygen in a gas turbine to create a highly efficient hybrid-electric propulsion system. This process emits only water vapor, making it a truly zero-emission technology.
Excitingly, hydrogen fuel can work with existing aircraft technology. Airbus has even developed three concept aircraft using this technology. You will also learn about two startups testing hydrogen propulsion as well.
However, hydrogen fuel faces challenges. It's not yet produced at the scale required for global airline operations. The range of hydrogen-powered aircraft is currently limited to 2,000 nautical miles, necessitating continued use of jet fuel for long-haul flights. Significant investment in hydrogen infrastructure and governmental support will be essential to make this vision a reality.
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