American Airlines is taking significant steps to decarbonize aviation by investing in hydrogen-electric propulsion technology and other next-generation aircraft solutions. Through strategic partnerships with companies like ZeroAvia, American is advancing the development of hydrogen powered regional jets, which offer zero emissions flight using hydrogen as the fuel source. In 2023, American announced a conditional purchase agreement for 100 hydrogen-electric engines from ZeroAvia, aiming to power regional jets and potentially scale to narrow-body aircraft. Additionally, American is collaborating with Boeing, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Vertical Aerospace on various innovative projects, including the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, to further reduce aviation emissions and contribute to achieving net zero by 2050. These initiatives highlight American's commitment to driving the future of sustainable aviation and addressing the challenges of hydrogen adoption in the industry.
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