Wizz Air has joined a voluntary European Commission initiative designed to pave the way for next-generation sustainable aircraft.
The Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation (Azea) includes a range of public and private aviation stakeholders working to decarbonise the industry via the commercialisation of hydrogen and electric aircraft.
Members will work together to identify barriers to advancing zero-emission aircraft, establish recommendations and a roadmap to address them, and promote investment projects.
Wizz Air will share information on the expected challenges and solutions for achieving zero emission aircraft from an ultra-low-cost carrier perspective.
Low cost airlines are well placed to lead the transition to a more sustainable aviation industry given their high seat density and load factor, low fuel consumption and modern and tech-driven fleet.
Wizz Air has a target to reduce carbon emissions intensity per passenger kilometre by 25% by 2030.
Cutting-edge technology, such as hydrogen, will play a key role in advancing Wizz Air’s long-term sustainability strategy.
Chief people officerJohan Eidhagen said: “We are pleased to have joined Azea, and look forward to working with its members to collaborate on the ongoing research and development required for hydrogen aircraft operations.
“It is imperative that all stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem – from airlines and airports to regulators and fuel providers – co-ordinate to ensure the infrastructure is ready for the deployment of this technology on a large scale.
“We remain ambitious in our sustainability strategy and are committed to invest in cutting-edge technology, paving the way to more sustainable air travel.”