EasyJet and Rolls Royce have set a “new aviation milestone” after the first successful attempt to operate an aero engine using hydrogen.
The low-cost carrier and engine manufacturer are pursuing hydrogen technology as a key component of their decarbonisation strategies, and the ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator and used green hydrogen created by wind and tidal power.The test took place at an outdoor facility in Wiltshire, UK. The two companies are planning a second set of tests as they work towards carrying out flight testsJohan Lundgren, easyJet CEO, said: “This is a real success for our partnership team. We are committed to continuing to support this ground-breaking research because hydrogen offers great possibilities for a range of aircraft, including easyJet-sized aircraft. That will be a huge step forward in meeting the challenge of net zero by…