Heathrow and Rolls-Royce are working on a plan to supply hydrogen to airports under a Government-backed initiative codenamed “Project Napkin”.
The companies, alongside fellow aerospace giant GKN, are on a special committee that is considering how hydrogen-powered aircraft will be refuelled in years to come.
Airlines and airports have been targeted by so-called “flight-shaming” activists in recent years. Environmental campaigners such as Greta Thunberg have led calls to deter flying, which contributes between 2pc to 3pc of the world’s CO2 emissions.Last week, Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary, said he wants to develop ways for families to fly “guilt-free”.Members of Project Napkin, which also includes representatives from London City Airport and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, are believed to have held discussions with US giant Air Products and Chemicals, one of the…
Rolls-Royce and Heathrow partner to supply hydrogen to airports
