Airbus and MTU Aero Engines form joint venture to develop and commercialise fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain
Airbus has announced a joint venture with MTU Aero Engines to develop and commercialise a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system for aviation. The initiative follows an MoU signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025, with the JV set to kick off in 2027 to pool resources on fuel-cell powertrain development.