Airbus Plans A380 Hydrogen Flights In 2026 After Successful Power On Of ZEROe Engine

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By Anthony Bang An

Published Jan 21, 2024

The ZEROe demonstrator is also the first-ever A380, also known as MSN001, produced.

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Airbus plans to install the hydrogen fuel cell system on its A380 test-bed for in-flight testing in 2026.
The ZEROe project aims to produce a hydrogen-powered commercial plane by 2035 using innovative technologies and concepts.
The demonstrator will be the first A380 to have taken the sky, with production number MSN001.