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Airbus postpones development of new hydrogen aircraft
Airbus said on Friday it is delaying plans to develop a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by the middle of next decade, citing slower than expected developments in technology.
Airbus Delays Hydrogen But Expands Engine Test Plan
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Airbus Delays Hydrogen Plane Amid ‘Huge’ Technology Challenges
Airbus SE said that one of its most ambitious projects for future propulsion — using hydrogen to power an aircraft — is progressing slower than planned because of the technological hurdles involved, dealing a setback to the industry’s efforts to clean up air travel.
Airbus postpones plans for new hydrogen aircraft beyond 2035
Airbus delays plans to fly a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035, citing slower than expected advances in technology.
Airbus pushes back plans to fly hydrogen plane by 2035
Airbus has delayed plans to fly a hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2035 in a setback for the aviation industry’s hopes to achieve net zero. The decision to abandon the deadline for the short-range aircraft was relayed to staff on Thursday.
Airbus acknowledges slow progress on hydrogen plane
Airbus acknowledged on Friday that progress on developing an aeroplane operating on hydrogen was slower than expected, but said it was not reviewing its approach to decarbonising aviation.
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