Airbus Unveils Redesigned Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft: Travel Innovations Weekly Update
Key Ideas
- Airbus introduces a new design for its ZEROe aircraft, featuring a fully electric, hydrogen-powered system with four engines powered by fuel cells.
- The ZEROe aircraft's launch was delayed to the second half of the 2030s, initially planned for 2035.
- Japan builds the world's first 3D-printed train station in just two and a half hours, surpassing the projected construction time.
- France reveals its next-generation high-speed trains capable of speeds up to 320 km/h, featuring stylish interiors and a double-decker dining car.
In the latest travel news, European aerospace giant Airbus has unveiled a redesigned version of its ZEROe aircraft, which will be fully electric and hydrogen-powered. The new design includes four engines, each powered by its own fuel cell stack. However, the launch of the ZEROe aircraft has been delayed from the initial plan of 2035 to the second half of the 2030s. Meanwhile, Japan has constructed the world's first 3D-printed train station in just two and a half hours, much quicker than anticipated. Additionally, France has introduced its next-generation high-speed trains, capable of reaching speeds up to 320 km/h, with modern interiors and a double-decker dining car. This week's travel news also covers Bhutan's upcoming new airport, Japan's innovative rail development, and exciting updates in the culinary world, including changes in Michelin star ratings.