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"Just a few years ago, proposals for zero-emission planes (ZEPs) were regularly
attracting headlines for their potential to dramatically reduce global carbon
emissions from aviation.
But now things are rather different, as the past several months have been
filled with setbacks. Let’s consider what this means for efforts by
policymakers and the aviation industry to achieve aviation’s target of net-zero
carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by 2050.
The most high-profile setback came when Airbus pushed back its ambitious goal
to introduce hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft in 2035. Citing a mix of
infrastructure challenges and slower-than-expected technology development, it
made the announcement during the Airbus Summit 2025 and expects a 5-10-year
delay.
Airbus isn’t alone. Other manufacturers have recently dialed back plans or hit
financial difficulties. Why this turbulence? Well, as with Airbus, the primary
challenges are technology and infrastructure."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
