Aircraft
Aviation’s Hydrogen Targets Tied to a Renewables ‘Ecosystem’
The industry needs a ready supply of relatively cheap hydrogen and a developed distribution infrastructure to meet its goals for 2035.
Governments must better align their priorities and agree on a long-term plan to create a sustainable energy "ecosystem" across various industries. (Photo: Wikimedia Creative Commons)
Governments must better align their priorities and agree on a long-term plan to create a sustainable energy "ecosystem" across various industries. (Photo: Wikimedia Creative Commons)

Last year’s commitment by Airbus to introduce a hydrogen-powered airliner by 2035 has met with a host of questions and some skepticism, but not necessarily related to the development of the actual airplane technology. Rather, according to a panel assembled by Eurocontrol on the challenges associated with the conversion to hydrogen power, policymakers’ commitment to global standards for the use and production of the element and the need for a so-called green ecosystem remain the most pressing concerns.