Airbus Tests Hydrogen-Fueled Glider in Blue Condor Campaign

Blue Condor A800-H2 turbojet Credit: Guy Norris/AWST

Airbus has initiated its Blue Condor flight test campaign to study hydrogen's impact on contrail formation. The project uses the Arcus-J, a modified glider powered by a hydrogen-fueled turbojet, to explore how hydrogen propulsion can reduce aviation emissions and environmental impact.

https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/emerging-technologies/airbus-begins-blue-condor-hydrogen-flight-test-campaign

As part of Airbus' broader mission to achieve zero-emission aviation by 2035, the campaign focuses on the relationship between hydrogen-powered flight and contrail formation, aiming to inform future aircraft designs and sustainability strategies.

For more information

https://www.airbus.com/en

(Top image: Credit — Guy Norris/AWST)

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