# Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Engines Airbus is in the Works of Creating a New Hydrogen Engine By Amy Duong | Published 2022-12-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbus References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/airbus-reveals-hydrogen-powered-aircraft-fuel-cell-engine-142256225.html)  [Airbus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft) is working towards the goal of reaching zero-emissions in aircraft service by 2035 and recently announced the development it has in the works of creating a [hydrogen fuel-cell engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-cartridges). It is designed for airplanes and will function from an electric motor similar to the way that [fuel-cell cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-showcases) work. It will only emit H20 and it could eventually work its way up to employing commercial aircraft that carry up to 100 passengers. Airbus's VP of Zero-Emissions Aircraft Glenn Llewellyn states that "Fuel cells are a potential solution to help us achieve our zero-emission ambition and we are focused on developing and testing this technology to understand if it is feasible and viable for a 2035 entry-into-service of a zero-emission aircraft." Image Credit: Airbus ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hydrogen Fuel-cell Technology:** The rise of hydrogen fuel-cell technology in aviation presents opportunities for innovation in aircraft propulsion systems and sustainable transportation. - **Electric Aircraft:** Electric aircraft powered by hydrogen fuel cells offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for aviation industry players to reduce their carbon footprint and increase energy efficiency. - **Zero-emissions Transportation:** The development of hydrogen-powered planes presents an opportunity to disrupt the transportation industry by enabling zero-emissions air travel, potentially paving the way for other forms of emissions-free transportation. ### Where This Applies - **Aviation:** The aviation industry has an opportunity to innovate by incorporating hydrogen fuel-cell technology to support sustainable air travel. - **Energy:** The development of hydrogen fuel-cell technology for aviation creates opportunities for the energy industry to produce and distribute hydrogen on a larger scale to support sustainable transportation solutions. - **Technology:** The adoption of hydrogen fuel-cell technology in aviation presents opportunities for technology companies to develop new aircraft propulsion systems and drive innovation in the transportation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrogen-Powered Jet Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-ae-2100.md) - [Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emissionsfree-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft.md) - [Air Taxi Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-taxi.md) - [Sustainable Air Travel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspace-cabin-vision-2035-concept.md) - [Traditional Vehicle Hydrogen Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corolla-cross-hydrogen-concept.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hydrogen-cartridge.md) - [Hydrogen Electric Shipping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot-eexpert-hydrogen.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyryd.md)