Airbus recently admitted that the progress towards developing a hydrogen-powered airplane was not as rapid as initially expected. Despite this setback, the European aircraft manufacturer asserted its unwavering dedication to decarbonising the aviation sector. While Airbus had initially aimed for a zero-emission plane within a decade, it refrained from setting a new target date. The company's commitment to hydrogen was emphasized through its unveiling of three hydrogen-fuelled concept aircraft in 2020, known as ZEROe. Airbus defended hydrogen as a potential revolutionary energy source for aviation, although it acknowledged the challenges surrounding its production, storage, and cost. The practical hurdles of hydrogen, such as its current production from natural gas or coal and issues with transportation and storage, were highlighted. Airbus announced plans to conduct a flight of an A380 with a hydrogen-powered engine in 2025 to test the fuel's viability. While the FO trade union claimed this project was cancelled, Airbus reiterated its belief in the importance of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) alongside hydrogen for emission reduction. The company stressed that both solutions will play significant roles in achieving the 2050 decarbonisation target for the aviation industry.