# Airbus and MTU Aero Engines plan joint venture for hydrogen fuel cell engines

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines intend to establish a joint venture to develop and commercialize a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell engine for aviation, with operations expected to start in 2027.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-07-08
- Status: announced
- Products: hydrogen fuel cell engine
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Airbus](https://endata.com/companies/1653.md) (partner)
- [MTU Aero Engines](https://endata.com/companies/7225.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [defencebuyer.com](https://defencebuyer.com/airbus-and-mtu-aero-engines-joint-venture/), 2026-07-08: "Our planned joint venture is the next logical step in our shared vision of a hydrogen-based propulsion concept for aviation."

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