Rolls-Royce tests hydrogen-powered aircraft engine in aviation world first
Rolls-Royce successfully used hydrogen fuel to power a modern aircraft engine in a world first for the aviation industry, the UK manufacturer said on Monday. The test was conducted with a converted Rolls-Royce AE 2100-A regional aircraft engine using hydrogen created by wind and tidal power. Rolls and its testing program partner easyJet are planning a second set of tests.