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There has been plenty of buzz surrounding hydrogen aircraft when it comes to the future of aviation. However, Boeing remains pragmatic when it comes to this technology. For the manufacturer’s next aircraft, it will be looking at other initiatives in regards to its sustainability goals.
Boeing’s next aircraft likely won’t be based on hydrogen. Photo: Getty Images
A careful approach
Rivals in the industry have been eager to introduce aircraft relying on hydrogen as part of their sustainable initiatives. For instance, Airbus has been keen to offer the world’s first zero-emission commercial plane by the middle of the next decade. The European outfit has been experimenting with its ZEROe concept aircraft to enable it to evaluate a variety of setups and hydrogen innovations.