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
For almost a century, aircraft have been fueled by kerosene. 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 and regulatory acceptance of alternative-propulsion aircraft.
Solar flight
Discover how Airbus is harvesting the sun’s rays to power cleaner and high-endurance stratospheric flight.
The latest in energy transition
In the spotlight
Airbus, Aena, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Exolum and Repsol join forces to study the…
Airbus, Aena, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Exolum and Repsol are partnering to study the creation of the first hydrogen airport hub…
Airbus, Delta, Plug Power, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport study…
Airbus, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Delta Air Lines and Plug Power have joined forces to study the…
Airbus, Houston Airports, Center for Houston’s Future join forces to study…
Airbus, Houston Airports and the Center for Houston’s Future (CHF)have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to study the…
Wheels-up for the final BelugaXL!
In May 2024, the last BelugaXL (BXL) joined its five siblings at Airbus Transport International (ATI) after serving as the type’s…
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