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Hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) – Key Factors for Carbon-Free Aviation?

Hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) – Key Factors for Carbon-Free Aviation?

Explore future scenarios for refueling infrastructure and supply networks, with Airbus, Hamburg Airport and the German aerospace centre (DLR)
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Our challenge

Hydrogen and SAF have great potential to decarbonize industry and transportation, with aviation being a key sector. Aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and airports are advancing technologies and utilization concepts. For example, Hamburg Airport is preparing for future hydrogen operations. But is carbon-free aviation truly achievable? What are the limiting factors? How can we develop an efficient and reliable supply system for both hydrogen and SAF?

The Team

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Akin Ögrük
Teamcher
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Study format
Hybrid
Application period
20 January – 11 March 2025
Study period
14 April – 18 July 2025
Credits
6 ECTS
Pace
25%
Hosting university
Hamburg University of Technology
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Learning outcomes

Working in an international team

By the end of the course, the participants will be able to work effectively and confidently within an international team.

ESCO SKILLS

Work in teamsSelf-management skills and competences

Communication in english

By the end of the course, participants will be competent to prepare professional reports and presentations in a group in English.

ESCO SKILLS

EnglishListening and asking questions

Finding Innovative Approaches for Hydrogen and SAF and Evaluating Them

Participants will be able to identify specific challenges in hydrogen and SAF infrastructure and supply networks, develop innovative solutions, and evaluate their practicality.

ESCO SKILLS

Think holisticallyCreate new conceptsThink innovately

Recognizing Challenges and Opportunities of Hydrogen and SAF Use

By the end of the course, participants will understand the opportunities and challenges of using hydrogen and SAF as alternative fuels for sustainable aviation.

ESCO SKILLS

Promote the use of sustainable transportExecute feasibility study on hydrogen

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Information

Hydrogen and SAF have great potential to contribute to the decarbonization of industry and transport. One sector in which hydrogen and SAF are expected to play an important role is aviation. Aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports are developing new technologies and utilization concepts. Hamburg Airport, for example, is preparing for the future use of hydrogen and SAF.

But is it realistic to believe that we are moving towards a carbon-free aviation? What are the limiting factors? What ideas do you have for designing an efficient and reliable hydrogen and SAF supply system?

Many factors need to be considered and can be analyzed in this challenge. Be part of this journey and get to know Airbus', HAM Airport’s and DLR’s current plans and visions, work on alternatives and scenarios that you consider important and bring in your own creativity.

Experience working in an international group under the supervision of the teamchers and industry stakeholders. Present your results and ideas to the others.

Whether you focus on one detail or think bigger – your ideas will make a difference.

Hosting university

Hamburg University of Technology

Hamburg University of Technology

Challenge providers

Airbus Operations GmbH
Hamburg Airport

Associated Partner

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt