Bangladesh, April 22 -- In a major blow to the global push for greener aviation, European aerospace giant Airbus has reportedly suspended its ambitious plans to deliver a zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered commercial jet by 2035. The move, detailed in a recent Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report, underscores growing skepticism within the aviation industry over hydrogens readiness as a viable alternative to conventional jet fuel and raises broader questions about the feasibility of the EUs aggressive climate targets.

Since its bold announcement in 2020, Airbus has invested more than $1.7 billion into the development of a hydrogen-powered aircraft. Marketed as a cornerstone of aviations green transformation, the project aimed to revolutionize a...