Airbus, MTU Partner On Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion

Guy Norris Thierry Dubois Jens Flottau June 18, 2025
Airbus MTU MOU announcement

Airbus' Bruno Fichefeux (far right) spoke to Aviation Week after company officials announced a new MOU between Airbus and MTU.

Credit: MTU Aero Engines
LE BOURGET—Airbus and MTU Aero Engines have outlined a three-step roadmap for development of a commercial aviation hydrogen fuel-cell engine announced here at the Paris Air Show. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), which builds on hydrogen work conducted by both companies, calls for continued...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

Jens Flottau

Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Jens is executive editor and leads Aviation Week Network’s global team of journalists covering commercial aviation.

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