A UK airport trial has generated new operational evidence that could help the global aviation industry understand how hydrogen-powered ground equipment can be introduced safely and practically, and what is needed to support wider adoption.
The study, led by Exeter Airport, Cranfield University and ULEMCo, tested a dual-fuel hydrogen–diesel ground power unit over multiple days in winter operating conditions.
A new Cranfield University report finds that the equipment performed safely and reliably, delivered measurable reductions in diesel use and carbon emissions, and required little change for the ground teams operating it.
The findings also provide insights into where dual-fuel hydrogen
