Aviation Gets a Voice In New French Government Hydrogen Council

Airbus engineering vice president Jean-Brice Dumont will represent the company and industry group GIFAS.

Airbus ZeroE — Airbus is actively pursuing plans for hydrogen-powered airliners through its ZeroE program. (Image: Airbus)

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

January 14, 2021

The French government last week announced the creation of a council to promote the increased use of hydrogen as an alternative to carbon-based fuels. The cross-industry Conseil national de l’hydrogene body, which will include representatives from the aviation sector, will advise on plans to provide around €7 billion ($8.5 billion) in government funding for a national strategy to develop hydrogen applications through 2030.

Airbus engineering vice president Jean-Brice Dumont will represent the European aerospace group and French trade association GIFAS on the council. “A collective approach is needed to meet the challenges of decarbonizing mobility,” he commented, adding that this is a key priority for the air transport sector.

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