Wizz Air partners with Airbus on hydrogen-powered aircraft operations

Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air has signed an agreement with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to collaborate on the development of hydrogen-powered aircraft operations.

Following terms of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was signed between companies on June 8, 2022, Wizz Air and Airbus will collaborate to develop a deep understanding of the global hydrogen ecosystem and infrastructure. The partnership also includes an analysis of the potential impact of hydrogen aircraft on Wizz Air’s fleet, operations and infrastructure, including its network, scheduling, ground bases and airports, by considering specific aircraft characteristics, such as achievable range and refueling time

“The objective of this MoU is to identify both operational and infrastructure opportunities and challenges of hydrogen aircraft,” Wizz Air said in its statement published on Jue 7, 2022.