Canada's Major Airports Partner with Airbus and ZeroAvia to Study Hydrogen Infrastructure
Key Ideas
- Memorandum of Understanding signed with Canada's busiest airports to explore hydrogen infrastructure feasibility for aviation.
- Efforts aimed at decarbonising the aviation industry and achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Collaboration to develop hydrogen aviation ecosystem, regulations, and standards while leveraging Canada's natural resources.
- Hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft expected by 2035, with a focus on reducing emissions and advancing clean flight technology.
Airbus and ZeroAvia have partnered with Canada's three busiest airports - Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, and Vancouver International Airport, to conduct a feasibility study on hydrogen infrastructure for aviation. This collaboration aims to support the decarbonisation of the aviation industry and work towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with ICAO, ATAG, and IATA goals. Air transport in Canada is vital for domestic and international connectivity and is expected to grow significantly in the next two decades. The partnership will explore hydrogen aircraft concepts, operations, supply, infrastructure needs, and refueling requirements at airports, focusing on developing a hydrogen aviation ecosystem in Canada. Additionally, the initiative will contribute to the development of regulations and standards. With Canada's potential for hydrogen production from renewable sources like hydroelectric power, the country is viewed as a promising region for hydrogen hubs. The collaboration with Airbus and ZeroAvia marks a significant step towards decarbonising aerospace and fostering sustainable aviation practices. The use of hydrogen in future aircraft is anticipated to not only reduce emissions in the air but also support decarbonisation of air transport activities on the ground. The efforts also align with Airbus's ZEROe concept to introduce the world's first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035. The partnership further extends Airbus's 'Hydrogen Hub at Airports' program, which aims to research infrastructure requirements and low-carbon airport operations globally. ZeroAvia's certification application for hydrogen-powered aircraft and ongoing technological developments signal a shift towards cleaner flight technology and a commitment to sustainable aviation practices.
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