Hydrogen on Hold? Airports Respond to Airbus’ ZEROe Delay

Airport Industry News
Tiana May
16 May 2025

As the aviation industry confronts mounting pressure to decarbonise, hydrogen is increasingly viewed as a long-term solution for zero-emission flight.

However, following Airbus’ postponement of its ZEROe programme, which planned to launch a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035, the motivation and momentum for airports to develop hydrogen infrastructure is arguably slowing.

In February 2025, Airbus delayed its ZEROe hydrogen aircraft programme, pushing it back by 5 to 10 years and reducing its budget by 25%.

This programme was set to launch the world’s first commercial aircraft powered by hydrogen. To support this vision, Airbus has also been working with airports globally to advance the development of hydrogen infrastructure.

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