Hydrogen Aircraft - Thematic Intelligence

Hydrogen power has been in development for some time, with hydrogen fuel cells being developed as far back as the 1930s. The move by major companies to invest in developing hydrogen aircraft for commercial use has been much more recent.

Hydrogen has significant potential; it can be produced in a way that is carbon-free and when used as a fuel it only produces water, making it appealing for states and companies attempting to reduce their climate impact. It also has significant energy potential since it is much more energy-dense than battery power, its main competitor. A key barrier to uptake is the relative size of fuel tanks needed to contain it and the advanced engines needed to utilize it.

The development of these aircraft faces major challenges in terms of technology as well as infrastructure: advancements need to be made to facilitate the use of hydrogen in commercial aircraft and to improve its viability in terms of long distances. There also needs to be significant investment in infrastructure to enable hydrogen to be produced and transported in sufficient quantities.

Key Highlights

• Studies of emerging technological trends and their broader impact on the market.
• Analysis of the various hydrogen aircraft programs currently under development, as well historical research initiatives.

Who Should Buy

• Our thematic research product, supported by our thematic engine, is aimed at senior (C-Suite) executives in the corporate world, decision makers, and institutional investors.
• Corporations: Helps CEOs, CTOs, and other senior executives of companies understand this key theme, the competitive environment, and the market opportunities.
• Investors: Helps fund managers and other major investors focus on investment opportunities in aerospace and understand the market around hydrogen aircraft

Scope

• The key technology and commercialisation challenges that the hydrogen aircraft industry faces are covered.
• The investment opportunities for prime contractors, suppliers, and institutional investors, across the whole hydrogen aircraft value chain are covered.
• Highlights from the range of different sustainability programs currently being undertaken by various aerospace companies.

Reasons to Buy

• Determine potential investment companies based on trend analysis and market projections.
• Gaining an understanding of the market challenges and opportunities surrounding the hydrogen aircraft theme.
• Understanding how spending on hydrogen aircraft will fit into the overall market and which spending areas are being prioritized.