The European aerospace concern Airbus has presented three concepts of the world’s first passenger aircraft with zero harmful emissions.
Flights of the new airliner may begin as early as 2035, the company said.
The aircraft is based on the use of hydrogen as the main source of energy. Airbus believes that hydrogen has great potential for use not only in aerospace but also in other industries due to its exceptional characteristics.
The planes will be powered by a modified gas turbine engine that burns hydrogen instead of kerosene. Liquid hydrogen will be stored in special tanks.
Airbus is a global leader in the aviation and space industry and related services. In 2019, the company’s revenue was 70 billion euros. This company has about 135 thousand employees.
