Airbus UpNext, a subsidiary of Airbus, and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation have announced a collaboration to advance superconducting technologies for future hydrogen-powered aircraft. This partnership aims to leverage superconducting technologies to improve energy efficiency and performance in electric propulsion systems, utilizing -253°C liquid hydrogen as fuel. By enhancing power transmission within aircraft, these technologies could play a crucial role in achieving 'net zero' emissions in aviation by 2050. Airbus and Toshiba executives expressed confidence in the potential of superconducting technologies to shape the future of aircraft, emphasizing the importance of such innovations for decarbonizing the aerospace industry. The agreement, signed in Tokyo during Japan Aerospace 2024, marks a significant step towards developing breakthrough technologies for hydrogen-powered aircraft. Airbus' recent launch of the Cryoprop demonstrator and Toshiba's extensive experience in superconducting technology demonstrate tangible progress in this field. The collaboration also aligns with Airbus' broader efforts to establish the Airbus Tech Hub Japan, aimed at driving research, technology, and innovation in aerospace. Through this partnership, Airbus and Toshiba are poised to pioneer next-generation advancements in the aviation sector, setting the stage for a more sustainable future in air travel.