From Dream to Reality: Toshiba and Airbus Drive the Future of Hydrogen-Powered Flight with Superconducting Motors.

SINGAPORE, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- While the aviation sector rushes to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050, innovations beyond the limits of sustainable aviation fuel remain essential. This is where Toshiba's superconducting motor fits: a compact, lightweight, and high-output solution for electric propulsion systems. With less than one-tenth of the weight and size of conventional 2MW-class motors, such a drastic reduction in size and weight represents a game-changer in aviation, where every kilogram matters, and high output is required.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/toshiba/9376851-en-toshiba-airbus-hydrogen-powered-superconducting-motors

Recognizing the promise of the prototype motor, first presented in 2022, the world's largest aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, began collaborative research in 2024 to further develop and scale this technology. The joint signing of the partnership agreement at Japan International Aerospace Expo 2024 underlining both companies' determination to promote aerospace innovation. Building on over 50 years of experience in superconducting technology, this partnership brings together Toshiba's and Airbus's innovations in hydrogen propulsion and aircraft electrification programs and marks a pivotal step toward realizing zero-emission flight.

Hydrogen-powered aircraft are set to transform air travel by replacing fossil fuels with clean energy solutions. Hydrogen can power aircraft in two ways: burning it in turbines or converting it to electricity in fuel cells. The second way is much more efficient, as it allows electric propulsion with zero CO₂ emissions. Toshiba's superconducting motor amplifies this advantage by operating at cryogenic temperatures and, therefore, no electrical resistance, maximizing energy efficiency. Liquefied hydrogen stored at -253°C environment serves as both fuel and coolant, creating a perfect synergy that improves performance while reducing weight and paving the way for sustainable aviation.

Beyond aviation, Toshiba envisions superconducting motor technology as a powerful engine for sustainable mobility in various applications. Its lightweight, high-output design and cryogenic efficiency make it ideal for large-scale applications where weight and energy performance are critical. Potential future uses include powering next-generation ships for clean maritime transport and propulsion for space travel.

Toshiba and Airbus have taken a revolutionary path toward carbon-neutral skies, reshaping aviation with superconducting motors and hydrogen-powered propulsion systems. This collaboration goes beyond engineering; it embodies a vision of mobility free from carbon emissions while breaking through new efficiency frontiers. By pairing superconductivity with hydrogen's potential as a clean energy source, the partnership is shaping a future where aircraft fly farther, cleaner, and smarter.

SINGAPORE, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- While the aviation sector rushes to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050, innovations beyond the limits of sustainable aviation fuel remain essential. This is where Toshiba's superconducting motor fits: a compact, lightweight, and high-output solution for electric propulsion systems. With less than one-tenth of the weight and size of conventional 2MW-class motors, such a drastic reduction in size and weight represents a game-changer in aviation, where every kilogram matters, and high output is required.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/toshiba/9376851-en-toshiba-airbus-hydrogen-powered-superconducting-motors

Recognizing the promise of the prototype motor, first presented in 2022, the world's largest aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, began collaborative research in 2024 to further develop and scale this technology. The joint signing of the partnership agreement at Japan International Aerospace Expo 2024 underlining both companies' determination to promote aerospace innovation. Building on over 50 years of experience in superconducting technology, this partnership brings together Toshiba's and Airbus's innovations in hydrogen propulsion and aircraft electrification programs and marks a pivotal step toward realizing zero-emission flight.

Hydrogen-powered aircraft are set to transform air travel by replacing fossil fuels with clean energy solutions. Hydrogen can power aircraft in two ways: burning it in turbines or converting it to electricity in fuel cells. The second way is much more efficient, as it allows electric propulsion with zero CO₂ emissions. Toshiba's superconducting motor amplifies this advantage by operating at cryogenic temperatures and, therefore, no electrical resistance, maximizing energy efficiency. Liquefied hydrogen stored at -253°C environment serves as both fuel and coolant, creating a perfect synergy that improves performance while reducing weight and paving the way for sustainable aviation.

Beyond aviation, Toshiba envisions superconducting motor technology as a powerful engine for sustainable mobility in various applications. Its lightweight, high-output design and cryogenic efficiency make it ideal for large-scale applications where weight and energy performance are critical. Potential future uses include powering next-generation ships for clean maritime transport and propulsion for space travel.

Toshiba and Airbus have taken a revolutionary path toward carbon-neutral skies, reshaping aviation with superconducting motors and hydrogen-powered propulsion systems. This collaboration goes beyond engineering; it embodies a vision of mobility free from carbon emissions while breaking through new efficiency frontiers. By pairing superconductivity with hydrogen's potential as a clean energy source, the partnership is shaping a future where aircraft fly farther, cleaner, and smarter.

 
Achieving Carbon Neutrality in industries and transportation with Toshiba

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From Dream to Reality: Toshiba and Airbus Drive the Future of Hydrogen-Powered Flight with Superconducting Motors.

From Dream to Reality: Toshiba and Airbus Drive the Future of Hydrogen-Powered Flight with Superconducting Motors.

From Dream to Reality: Toshiba and Airbus Drive the Future of Hydrogen-Powered Flight with Superconducting Motors.

From Dream to Reality: Toshiba and Airbus Drive the Future of Hydrogen-Powered Flight with Superconducting Motors.

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, Mantle, and Byreal today announced the launch of Mantle Super Portal, Mantle's native cross-chain infrastructure powering seamless capital movement across ecosystems by expanding $MNT to Solana, unlocking stronger CeDeFi access. 

Through this integration, users can bridge $MNT from Ethereum to Solana via a unified interface, deploy liquidity into Solana-native DeFi markets on Byreal, and participate in trading and incentive programs on Bybit Alpha, creating a continuous flow between on-chain and exchange-based liquidity.

The launch represents a key milestone in Mantle's multichain distribution strategy, positioning $MNT as a cross-ecosystem asset connecting Ethereum Layer 2 liquidity, Solana DeFi, and centralized exchange infrastructure, while advancing Mantle's broader mission as the leading distribution layer to bridge traditional finance, real-world assets, and on-chain markets as one.

Mantle Super Portal: Infrastructure where Real-World & Internet Capital Market Flows

Mantle Super Portal is a foundational pillar of Mantle's cross-chain infrastructure, purpose-built to enable fast, capital efficient, reliable, and low-friction movement of $MNT across ecosystems. 

By abstracting away complexity behind a single interface, Mantle Super Portal transforms $MNT into a natively interoperable asset, allowing users to access on-chain liquidity with consistent security and execution across networks.

With Mantle Super Portal now live, users can:

• Bridge $MNT directly between Ethereum and Solana
• Access Solana-native DeFi liquidity without fragmented workflows
• Deploy capital seamlessly across on-chain and exchange-based environments

As Mantle continues to establish itself as the leading chain for real-world asset (RWA) adoption, Mantle Super Portal extends this thesis beyond a single network, enabling $MNT to move seamlessly into TradFi and DeFi capital markets where liquidity, attention, and execution converge.

$MNT Expands into Solana's DeFi Economy via Byreal

Following the launch of Mantle Super Portal, $MNT is now live on Byreal, a Solana-native decentralized exchange incubated by Bybit. Liquidity providers can deposit $MNT into the MNT–USDC pool and earn a share of 96,000 $MNT in incentives distributed over the next three months.This integration allows $MNT to participate directly in Solana's high-throughput DeFi environment, benefiting from low fees, fast settlement, and deep on-chain liquidity.

By extending $MNT into Solana, Mantle accelerates its role as a distribution layer that connects real-world value to the most active on-chain internet capital markets, without fragmenting liquidity or user experience.

"Byreal provides a natural home for cross-chain assets like $MNT," said Emily Bao, Founder of Byreal and Head of Spot at Bybit. "With $MNT live on Solana, users can access competitive on-chain yield while contributing to deeper, more efficient liquidity across ecosystems."

"Solana was built to support internet capital markets at scale: enabling price discovery for every asset on-chain, 24/7, and globally," said Ramzy Ali, DeFi Growth Lead, Solana Foundation. "The integration through Mantle Super Portal allows users to leverage Solana's DeFi ecosystem, connecting assets to highly composable markets designed for speed, liquidity, and global participation."

Bybit Alpha Powers a Connected CeFi–DeFi Experience for $MNT

In parallel, Bybit Alpha will support $MNT trading and incentive programs, with full Solana deposit and withdrawal functionality enabled via Mantle Super Portal.

Users can trade $MNT on Bybit Spot and Alpha, participate in incentive campaigns and trading competitions, and benefit from transaction fee savings. Bybit's integration creates a continuous capital flywheel that provides a centralized liquidity layer that complements on-chain activity, enabling users to combine DeFi yield with exchange-level rewards and capital efficiency.

"Bybit Alpha is designed to surface early opportunities with real utility," said Emily Bao, Founder of Byreal and Head of Spot at Bybit. "Supporting $MNT on Solana allows users to move seamlessly between on-chain yield on Byreal and trading incentives on Bybit, all within a connected capital loop."

Advancing Mantle's Multichain Distribution Strategy

With Mantle Super Portal, Byreal, and Bybit Alpha working in tandem, $MNT now operates across Ethereum, Solana, and centralized venues through a single, integrated framework. This unified setup enables efficient capital mobility without compromising liquidity depth, execution quality, or user experience.

The expansion strengthens Mantle's role as a connective layer between Layer 2 infrastructure, Solana's DeFi markets, and CeFi platforms, extending $MNT's utility across the full spectrum of on-chain and exchange-based activity.

"This launch represents a key step in Mantle's multichain vision," said Emily Bao, Key Advisor at Mantle. "By enabling $MNT to operate seamlessly across Mantle, Solana, and Bybit, we're expanding real-world use cases and reinforcing Mantle's role as a distribution layer for on-chain finance."

About Mantle

Mantle is the premier distribution layer and gateway for institutions and TradFi to connect with on-chain liquidity and access real-world assets, powering how real-world finance flows.

With over $4B+ in community-owned assets, Mantle combines credibility, liquidity and scalability with institutional-grade infrastructure to support large-scale adoption. The ecosystem is anchored by $MNT within Bybit, and built out through core ecosystem projects like mETH, fBTC, MI4 and more. This is complemented by Mantle Network's partnerships with leading issuers and protocols such as Ethena USDe, Ondo USDY, OP-Succinct and EigenLayer.

For more information about Mantle, please visit: mantle.xyz
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About Bybit

Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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About Byreal

Byreal is the ultimate liquidity layer built for real assets, delivering unmatched liquidity for users. It integrates DEX, Launch, and Vault into a unified smart routing architecture, forming a full-cycle growth engine that supports asset discovery, trading, and yield generation across multiple ecosystems.

For more information about Byreal, please visit: www.byreal.io
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Bybit, Mantle, and Byreal Partner to Extend CeDeFi Access for $MNT on Solana via Mantle Super Portal