American Airlines Charges Toward Net-Zero with 100 ZeroAvia Engines, Eyes $10 Billion Revenue Boost

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American airlines agreed to buy hydrogen-electric engines from ZeroAvia for their regional jets as these engines will produce zero inflight emissions.

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Hydrogen is the primary fuel as it has the highest energy density among all chemical fuels and is better than jet fuel and batteries.

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ZeroAvia has successfully tested these engines on their test flights recently.

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American Airlines has a goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 for which they took various measures including purchase of hydrogen-electric engines.

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CEO of American Airlines, Robert Isom, seemed optimistic with his announcement as he stated about development of technologies and sustainability.

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The electricity is generated in these engines using hydrogen in fuel cells, which is used to rotate the propellers.

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Southwest Airlines launched Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures for more opportunities to obtain scalable and sustainable aviation fuel.

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Another company, Universal Hydrogen which was also working on hydrogen-powered flights, shuts down a week before American Airlines-ZeroAvia tie-up.

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Airbus also has plans for zero-emission flights with its ZEROe aircraft and new hydrogen engine.

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