Airbus -funded powertrain developer ZeroAvia is evaluating an interim hydrogen-electric concept to power narrowbody airframes, which could potentially come to market as early as 2030.
#ZeroAvia is looking to scale its hydrogen-electric propulsion to power a 100- to 200-seat aircraft within eight to 10 years, using the proposed ZA10000 family of powertrains. This is likely to require a new blended-wing narrowbody design, capable of carrying sufficient liquid #Hydrogen.
Airbus became one of ZeroAvia’s lead investors late in 2023, and ZeroAvia CEO Val Miftakhov said he is hoping to power Airbus’ #ZEROe concept aircraft, which is expected to come to market around 2035.
ZeroAvia estimates that its technology can cut #climate impact by up to 90% compared with traditional kerosene-powered flight.
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