French Government Ups Pressure On Airbus To Move To Hydrogen Fuel

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The French government has made it a priority to lead on the decarbonization of aviation.
Credit: Joe Pries
LYON, France—The French government has reiterated its desire to see a hydrogen-fueled Airbus flying in service by 2035, firmly reacting to those claiming the move is too risky. Minister of Finance Bruno Le Maire put pressure on the industry while presenting a massive investment plan for the use of...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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