Details released by Airbus about the goals of its conceptual studies on hybrid-electric and electric propulsion and a superconducting technology demonstrator signal the airframer is in full battle order for the service entry of a carbon-neutral aircraft by 2035.

The company presented three concept studies last September for liquid-hydrogen-powered aircraft. They included a regional turboprop, a narrowbody in the A320-family size category and a blended wing body.

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