Delta will work to identify infrastructure needs
Delta and Airbus to evaluate hydrogen aircraft
Firms will work together to assess technical and infrastructure requirements for hydrogen aircraft
Airline Delta and aircraft manufacturer Airbus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to research hydrogen-powered aircraft and the infrastructure required to supply them. Under the agreement, Delta will work to identify the operational and infrastructure requirements needed to develop commercial aircraft powered by hydrogen fuel, while Airbus will investigate the technology requirements. “Hydrogen fuel is an exciting concept that has the potential to redefine the status quo,” says Pam Fletcher, Delta’s chief sustainability officer. “These tangible steps lay the groundwork for the next generation of aviation,” she adds. “Hydrogen fuel is an exciting concept that has the potential t
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