The world's largest passenger airliner is going zero emissions. ✈️ engineering
The European aviation giant aims to test a hydrogen engine on a modified A380 by 2026, as it strives to lower its emissions amid global efforts to curb fossil fuel consumption,Airbus explains that it's working with engine maker CFM International — a joint venture of General Electric's aviation arm and France's Safran — to modify an existing A380."
CFM International will modify the combustor, fuel system, and control system of a GE Passport turbofan to run on hydrogen,it was canceling production of the A380, the world's largest aircraft, citing high production costs and a low order backlog. Plenty of the massive aircraft are still operational, however, meaning the company can still adapt them for testing of future technologies. Its size also makes it ideal for the upcoming tests, Airbus says.
Test flights for the hydrogen-powered A380 will likely begin around 2026, Airbus explains. The aircraft will be retrofitted with the modified engine, which will be capable of withstanding the higher temperatures required for the burning of hydrogen fuel. The company also explained that it selected its A380 model for the tests, as the aircraft has the capacity to carry the extra equipment, such as hydrogen fuel tanks, required to carry out the tests.
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