World’s first fully electric hydrogen aircraft engine could replace jet turbines
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Airbus and MTU Aero Engines have announced a joint venture to develop the world's first fully electric hydrogen fuel cell aircraft engine, with the new company set to launch in 2027. The engine uses hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity through a chemical reaction, producing only water vapor instead of CO2 or other pollutants. The project supports Airbus' goal of launching a zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035.
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