Airbus, Kawasaki Heavy Industries sign MoU for incorporating hydrogen in Japanese aviation, with plans to focus on developing supply chain.
According to an article from Airbus, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Airbus to explore hydrogen supply chains in Japan, especially for aviation purposes.
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- Goal: Collaboratively develop a roadmap to tackle challenges and outline an advocacy plan for hydrogen aviation requirements.
- Focus Areas:
- Hydrogen production
- Transportation and infrastructure
- Potential: Cleaner, quieter, more sustainable flights, long-distance ecotourism opportunities.
- Challenges: Development, infrastructure, cost.
Several collaborations are currently underway to incorporate hydrogen into the aviation sector. Here are some notable examples:
- Airbus, SAS, Vattenfall, Avinor, and Swedavia: This partnership aims to develop hydrogen aviation infrastructure in Sweden and Norway. They are conducting a feasibility study across over 50 airports to establish a framework for hydrogen refueling and storage, addressing safety and operational procedures for hydrogen-powered aircraft. The collaboration is part of a broader initiative to transition to hydrogen-powered aviation in the region.
- Airbus and Avolon: Announced at the Farnborough Airshow, this partnership focuses on exploring the financing and commercialization of future hydrogen-powered aircraft. Avolon, as an aircraft lessor, will work with Airbus to understand how hydrogen aircraft can be integrated into the leasing business model, which is crucial for achieving near-zero emissions in aviation.
- Rolls-Royce and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): This collaboration aims to research hydrogen fuel systems for sustainable aviation. TCS will provide engineering support to Rolls-Royce, addressing challenges related to fuel combustion, delivery, and integration with aircraft engines. This partnership reflects a commitment to advancing sustainable aviation technologies.
- H2Fly and ZeroAvia: Both companies are working on hydrogen fuel cell technology for aviation. H2Fly focuses on developing hydrogen-powered regional aircraft, while ZeroAvia is developing hydrogen fuel cell systems for commercial aviation. Their efforts are part of a larger movement to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector through innovative hydrogen solutions.
These collaborations highlight the aviation industry’s commitment to exploring hydrogen as a viable alternative fuel source, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions and enhance sustainability.
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