A decarbonized future for flight: Delta and Airbus collaborate to pull forward the future of hydrogen fuel.
Hydrogen power has great potential to speed air travel toward net zero carbon emissions, a future that could be accelerated thanks to a new agreement between Delta and Airbus.
As part of its Flight to Net ZeroSM plan to scale and advance sustainable technologies, Delta has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to become the first U.S.-based airline to collaborate with Airbus on the research and development of hydrogen-powered aircraft and the ecosystem required to make the transition.
Pam Fletcher, Delta’s Chief Sustainability Officer, said:
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To pull the future of sustainable aviation forward, we need to accelerate the development and commercialization of potentially disruptive technologies.
“Hydrogen fuel is an exciting concept that has the potential to redefine the status quo. These tangible steps lay the groundwork for the next generation of aviation.”
Under the agreement, Delta will provide the expertise of its people to identify fleet and network expectations, and the operational and infrastructure requirements needed to develop commercial aircrafts powered by hydrogen fuel. The areas of focus will be:
- Aircraft Concept: Exploring the technical and economic viability of hydrogen-fueled aircraft, identifying the pathway for introduction into Delta’s fleet and operations, as well as the aircraft’s potential performance in Delta’s fleet. That includes identifying challenges such as flight range limits, refueling time and airport compatibility.
- Aviation Ecosystem: Assessing the infrastructure that will be needed to develop green hydrogen, bring it to scale and implement at airports nationwide, as well as analyzing regulation and costs, to identify a clear path for progress ahead.
- Coalition Building: Advocating for a decarbonized future in aviation, including pathways to hydrogen production, with key industry stakeholders.
Julie Kitcher, Airbus E.V.P. Communications & Corporate Affairs, said:
To decarbonize aviation, we need to develop the right technology bricks and a dynamic hydrogen eco-system.
“Through close collaboration with key partners, such as Delta, we will integrate our customers’ expertise and specific needs to ensure our zero-emission aircraft will be a game-changer for sustainable aerospace.”
This program builds on Delta’s ongoing Flight to Net Zero efforts through coalitions that aim to bring to life the next chapter of aviation. Reaching net zero requires a holistic approach to decarbonization and collaboration across all corners of the industry.
The announcement builds on Delta’s recent investment through its pension plans in TPG Rise Climate fund, which focuses on supporting climate solutions at scale. Thanks for staying up to date with Hydrogen Central.
Delta has also joined the First Movers Coalition, a public-private partnership and platform designed to accelerate and scale the development of breakthrough climate technologies.
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A decarbonized future for flight: Delta and Airbus collaborate to pull forward the future of hydrogen fuel, March 17, 2022
