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Airbus expects its first hydrogen fuel-cell airliner to seat about 80

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Airbus commercial aircraft chief Lars Wagner says the company’s initial hydrogen fuel-cell airframe is likely to have around 80 seats and use propellers. He described the zero-emission design as “becoming a reality,” offering a clearer indication of the aircraft concept Airbus is pursuing.

Discovered 2026-10-18T12:04:43.661249-07:00 | 2026-10-18T12:04:43.661249-07:00

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  • The estimate of around 80 seats provides an initial indication of the scale Airbus sees for its hydrogen fuel-cell aircraft concept.
  • Wagner’s comments signal that Airbus views a propeller-driven, zero-emission design as increasingly achievable, making the technology’s development relevant to the company’s future commercial-aircraft strategy.

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