Kansai Airports

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Airport operations and management

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Kansai International Airport

Osaka International Airport

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Superconducting motor

A two-megawatt electric motor utilizing superconducting technology for hydrogen-powered aircraft propulsion. Developed through the Airbus-Toshiba partnership.

Hydrogen fuel cell buses

Buses that use hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity, which then powers the vehicle.

Liquid Hydrogen

Hydrogen stored and transported in its liquid state, requiring cryogenic temperatures near -253°C. It is a key focus for GenH2's expertise.

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Often mentioned with · Projects

Superconducting Motor Development

A collaboration to develop a two-megawatt superconducting motor that utilizes liquid hydrogen for both fuel and cooling, designed to boost efficiency and performance of electric propulsion systems for hydrogen-powered aircraft.

announced 1 mention

Hydrogen Infrastructure Feasibility Study at Kansai Airports

A feasibility study to assess hydrogen infrastructure and supply roadmap for three major airports in Japan's Kansai region: Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport. The study evaluates technology, economics, and legal compatibility.

planned 1 mention

A project aiming to make hydrogen fuel technology less of a concept and more of an everyday reality by testing it with end-users across various applications including cars, forklifts, buses, and heat/power.

operational 1 mention

Often mentioned with · Facilities

Kansai International Airport

Osaka International Airport

Often mentioned with · Products

Two-megawatt superconducting motor

An advanced electric motor designed for hydrogen-powered aircraft that uses liquid hydrogen for both fuel and cooling. The superconducting technology reduces electrical resistance and boosts efficiency and performance of electric propulsion systems.

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Grzegorz Ombach

Often mentioned with · Research studies

Hydrogen Infrastructure Feasibility Study

Superconducting Motor Technology Development

In the news (2)

Kansai Airports Drives Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovation with Zero-Emission Buses Ahead of Expo 2025

11 months 18 days ago

Kansai Airports Group, founded in 2016, is responsible for operating Kansai International Airport (KIX), and is focused on sustainable practices including the adoption of hydrogen and renewable energy. The group has set a target of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and frequently partners with other l

Airbus's Hydrogen Vision is Looking to Transform Airports and Aircraft

1 year 8 months ago

Operator of three major airports in Japan's Kansai region (Kansai International, Osaka International, and Kobe) that has already implemented hydrogen-based solutions and is collaborating with Airbus on hydrogen infrastructure feasibility studies.

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