Airbus Unveils Future of Aviation at 2025 Summit
Key Ideas
- Airbus presented plans for a next-generation single-aisle hydrogen-powered aircraft to enter service in the 2030s.
- The company aims to revolutionize air transport by developing fully electric, fuel-cell powered commercial aircraft.
- Key technology building blocks for hydrogen aviation were showcased, including 2-megawatt electric propulsion engines and liquid hydrogen tanks.
- Airbus is focused on advancing hydrogen storage, distribution, propulsion systems, and advocating for the necessary regulatory framework.
During the 2025 Airbus Summit in Toulouse, Airbus shared updates on its roadmap for the future of commercial aviation, emphasizing its commitment to pioneering hydrogen-powered flight. The company outlined plans for a next-generation single-aisle aircraft and revised its ZEROe project to mature hydrogen technologies. Airbus showcased a concept of a hydrogen aircraft with electric propulsion engines and fuel cell systems driven by hydrogen and oxygen conversion. The ZEROe Project focuses on advancing storage, distribution, and propulsion systems for hydrogen flight. Airbus has successfully demonstrated hydrogen-propulsion systems and completed testing of integrated components. The company is collaborating with Air Liquide Advanced Technologies to address liquid hydrogen challenges. Airbus also highlighted the importance of developing a hydrogen aviation economy and regulatory framework. The goal is to enable hydrogen-powered flight at scale and revolutionize air transport for a sustainable future.