Historical moment: Rolls-Royce and Easyjet announce world’s first hydrogen engine run

Rolls-Royce and Easyjet have made aviation history as they announced today the first successful run of a hydrogen-powered plane engine.  The test was conducted using a hydrogen demonstrator powered by wind and tidal energy generated in the Orkney Islands.  Rolls-Royce’s chief technology officer Grazia Vittadini said it was a “landmark achievement.” “We are pushing the [...]