Airbus to Develop Hydrogen Infrastructure at London Gatwick

Airport Industry News
Tiana May
19 July 2024

Airbus has partnered with London Gatwick Airport (LGW), easyJet, and Air Products to advance the development of hydrogen infrastructure in the UK.

This initiative will contribute to Airbus’s vision of launching a hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2035.

Establishing the necessary infrastructure is vital for the future of hydrogen-powered aviation. To help realise this vision, Airbus’ Hydrogen Hubs at Airports programme aims to establish liquid hydrogen supply and storage at London Gatwick. The programme will manage the refuelling and ground handling of hydrogen aircraft and will explore other immediate uses for hydrogen at the airport.

Hydrogen-powered aircraft are initially expected to serve short to medium-haul routes. London Gatwick is a primary hub for these services, while easyJet has expertise in short-haul operations. This makes LGW an ideal site for developing and testing essential infrastructure.

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