{"id":8677,"date":"2020-09-21T21:04:36","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T02:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=8677"},"modified":"2020-09-21T21:04:36","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T02:04:36","slug":"airbus-reveals-new-zero-emission-concept-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=8677","title":{"rendered":"Airbus Reveals New Zero-Emission Concept Aircraft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world\u2019s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. These concepts each represent a different approach to achieving zero-emission flight, exploring various technology pathways and aerodynamic configurations in order to support the Company\u2019s ambition of leading the way in the decarbonisation of the entire aviation industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these concepts rely on hydrogen as a primary power source – an option which Airbus believes holds exceptional promise as a clean aviation fuel and is likely to be a solution for aerospace and many other industries to meet their climate-neutral targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three concepts – all codenamed \u201cZEROe\u201d – for a first climate neutral zero-emission commercial aircraft include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A turbofan design (120-200 passengers) with a range of 2,000+ nautical miles, capable of operating transcontinentally and powered by a modified gas-turbine engine running on hydrogen, rather than jet fuel, through combustion. The liquid hydrogen will be stored and distributed via tanks located behind the rear pressure bulkhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A turboprop design (up to 100 passengers) using a turboprop engine instead of a turbofan and also powered by hydrogen combustion in modified gas-turbine engines, which would be capable of traveling more than 1,000 nautical miles, making it a perfect option for short-haul trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A \u201cblended-wing body\u201d design (up to 200 passengers) concept in which the wings merge with the main body of the aircraft with a range similar to that of the turbofan concept. The exceptionally wide fuselage opens up multiple options for hydrogen storage and distribution, and for cabin layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In order to tackle these challenges, airports will require significant hydrogen transport and refueling infrastructure to meet the needs of day-to-day operations. Support from governments will be key to meet these ambitious objectives with increased funding for research & technology, digitalisation, and mechanisms that encourage the use of sustainable fuels and the renewal of aircraft fleets to allow airlines to retire older, less environmentally friendly aircraft earlier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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