Energy transition
Introducing new low-emission propulsion technology to aerospace
Energy paths for low-emissions aviation
Airbus has developed a structured and modular energy transformation roadmap applicable to all of its aerospace solutions. The roadmap includes a range of technologies such as Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), hydrogen either directly burnt or transformed into electricity through fuel cells, or new hybrid-electric propulsion systems. We are exploring these technical solutions in parallel and continuously refining their potential to meet our decarbonisation ambition.
Energy transition at Airbus
Sustainable aviation fuels
A new generation of sustainable aviation fuels has the potential to halve the aviation industry’s carbon emissions by 2050.
Hydrogen
At Airbus, we believe hydrogen is one of the most promising decarbonisation technologies currently under consideration. Discover why.
Hybrid and electric flight
Discover how Airbus’ work in hybrid and electric flight aims to lay the groundwork for future industry-wide adoption of alternative-propulsion aircraft.
Solar flight
Discover how Airbus is harvesting the sun’s rays to power cleaner and high-endurance stratospheric flight.
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Developing a global ecosystem to support hydrogen-powered flight
The Airbus Hydrogen Hubs at Airports programme aims to secure the supply and distribution of hydrogen at airports in advance of…
Airbus partners with Avolon to explore future of hydrogen aviation
Airbus has announced a new partnership with aircraft lessor, Avolon, to study the potential of hydrogen-powered aircraft, marking…
Airbus to boost sustainable aviation fuel production through investment in LanzaJet
This investment will support the development of the Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) pathway, an important step required to produce SAF at…
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