A hydrogen-powered, manned plane has flown for the first time, according to Boeing’s chief technology officer John Tracy.
The small, prop-driven aircraft made three short flights at an airfield south of Madrid, powered by hydrogen fuel cells. According to the makers, the plane has an endurance of up to 45 minutes. While fuel cells are unlikely to provide sufficient power for large passenger aircraft, they could provide a secondary power source, according to experts.
However, the briefing was cut short by an almighty explosion from the plane, which slowly fell to earth engulfed in flames in front of horrified onlookers.
“Oh, the humanity!” cried Mr Tracy. “I can’t go on, folks.”
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