Rolls-Royce has partnered with easyJet to carry out the world’s first launch of a modern hydrogen-powered aircraft engine.
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The partners call this an important milestone on the road to proving that hydrogen could become the aviation fuel of the future.
The model used green and environmentally friendly hydrogen produced by wind and tidal power generators. Among other things, the experiment indirectly confirms the correct choice of the decarbonisation strategy, chosen by both Rolls-Royce and easyJet.
Both companies are busy demonstrating that the gas can power civilian aircraft engines safely and efficiently: a second phase of testing is already underway and long-term test flights are already planned.
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Testing was conducted in the UK using a modified Rolls-Royce AE 2100-A engine designed for use in regional aircraft.
The green hydrogen was supplied by the European Marine Energy Center (EMEC) and produced in the British Orkney Islands using renewable energy.
EasyJet has expressed its support for continued collaboration as hydrogen offers great potential for a range of aircraft, including models that fit the size of the aircraft operated by easyJet.
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The association is organized as part of the Race to Zero campaign, which aims to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050. Rolls-Royce is actively involved in the development of green technologies.
Just this summer, the company announced plans to test some of its hydrogen-optimized engines and offer hydrogen engines to Airbus, which is already working with CFM International to develop an engine for an experimental aircraft.
