# Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to form joint venture for hydrogen fuel cell engine

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines intend to establish a joint venture to develop and sell an all-electric hydrogen fuel cell engine. The launch of the joint venture is expected in 2027.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-08-13
- Status: announced
- Products: hydrogen fuel cell engine
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [akm.ru](https://www.akm.ru/eng/news/airbus-and-mtu-aero-engines-create-joint-venture-/), 2026-08-13: "Airbus and MTU Aero Engines intend to establish a joint venture to develop and sell an all-electric hydrogen fuel cell engine."

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