Airbus research focuses on hydrogen

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said it would focus on the research of its futuristic hydrogen-powered aircraft at its new research center in the Suzhou Industrial Park in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, which opened on Friday.

Airbus said the center would take advantage of the skilled aviation and hydrogen technologies in the Yangtze River Delta region, and gain from its proximity to the region's strong aeronautical and hydrogen supply chain.

The research will include manufacturing innovation, hydrogen infrastructure and cabin experience, such as introducing 5G technologies into the cabin. The center will also push forward the transformation and modernization of the aviation industry through digitalization and artificial intelligence.