Airbus UpNext and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions have announced a collaboration to advance superconducting technologies for hydrogen-powered aircraft. The partnership will focus on developing a two-megawatt superconducting motor that utilizes liquid hydrogen to enhance electric propulsion systems, leading to improved energy efficiency and performance. This effort is in line with the aviation industry's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, where hydrogen-powered aircraft are considered a crucial solution. The use of superconducting technologies, facilitated by cryogenic cooling methods, holds great promise in this domain by enabling efficient power transmission. Airbus and Toshiba possess substantial experience in superconductivity, with Airbus having recently introduced the Cryoprop demonstrator and Toshiba having been involved in the development of superconducting motors for close to half a century. This collaboration represents a significant milestone under Airbus' Tech Hub Japan initiative, which aims to drive innovation in aerospace technologies.