Austrian Airlines Trials Hydrogen Technology at Vienna Airport for Sustainable Aircraft Maintenance
Key Ideas
  • Austrian Airlines partners with TEST-FUCHS and Dynell to trial hydrogen-powered technology for aircraft maintenance at Vienna Airport.
  • The 'H2Genset' hydrogen-powered generator is being tested to provide emission-free power to an Airbus A320 on the airport apron.
  • The pilot program aims to assess the feasibility of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source and reduce CO2 emissions from ground operations.
  • Austrian Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, is committed to achieving carbon-neutral balance by 2050 and reducing net CO2 emissions by 2030.
Austrian Airlines is embarking on a sustainability initiative by testing hydrogen technology for aircraft maintenance operations at Vienna Airport. In partnership with TEST-FUCHS and Dynell, the airline is conducting a trial of the 'H2Genset,' a hydrogen-powered generator. This innovative system, with the support of a frequency converter from Dynell, aims to provide emission-free power to an Airbus A320 on the airport apron. The project seeks to explore the potential of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source for aircraft maintenance, with the goal of reducing CO2 emissions from ground operations. Austrian Airlines, as a member of the Lufthansa Group, is actively working towards achieving a carbon-neutral balance by 2050. By 2030, the Lufthansa Group plans to cut its net CO2 emissions by half compared to 2019 levels through a combination of reduction and compensation measures. This pilot program signifies a significant step towards integrating hydrogen technology in aviation operations, demonstrating the airline's commitment to environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
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