Channel: GE Aviation

Category: Science & Technology

Description: CFM International, the 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, and Airbus announced Tuesday, February 22, 2022, that the companies have signed an agreement to collaborate on a hydrogen demonstration program that will take flight around the middle of this decade. The program objective is to ground and flight test a direct combustion engine fueled by hydrogen, in preparation for entry-into-service of a zero-emission aircraft by 2035. While making remarks for the announcement, GE Aviation Vice President and General Manager of Engineering Mohamed Ali explained the changes needed to modify an aircraft engine for hydrogen combustion. Read the news release here: cfmaeroengines.com/press-articles/cfm-and-airbus-to-pioneer-hydrogen-combustion-technology. Visit GEAviation.com/sustainability for more information about GE Aviation’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions for the future of flight.