Hydrogen Powered Airplane - Technology

The Global Observer
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A California based company - AeroVironment has announced the successful flight of the world's first ever hydrogen powered airplane which marks a huge leap in the advancement of the airline industry. This innovation if ever feasible, will facilitate in providing a major boost to the aviation industry. The airplane is named the 'Global Observer', which has a wingspan of over 15m in length and carries fuel cells loaded with liquid hydrogen. The hydrogen in the fuel tanks combine with the oxygen in the air to produce electrical energy which in turns powers the propellers. Full story...