ZeroAvia—the start-up company pursuing the goal of regionally optimized hydrogen-cell-powered airplanes—saw the first flight in the UK on June 22 of the Piper M-class airplane it had moved to Europe late in 2019. The move from Hollister, California, to Cranfield, England, followed the awarding of a grant from the UK government to pursue sustainable, zero-emission aviation solutions.
ZeroAvia HyFlyer Makes First Flight in the UK
Key Takeaways:
- ZeroAvia successfully conducted the first UK test flight of its Piper M-class aircraft, a significant step in its pursuit of hydrogen-cell-powered regional airplanes.
- This flight is part of a UK government-supported project aimed at developing commercial zero-emission aviation solutions, with a goal to bring them to market by 2023.
- The initiative also includes establishing hydrogen fuel infrastructure at key airports and targets achieving flights up to 500 nautical miles.
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