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Sirius Unveils 2 Hydrogen-Powered Luxury Business Jets

The manufacturer claims the models will comprise the first family of hydrogen-powered, zero-emission, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) jets.

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 05:27 PM ET

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This Sirius Adventure Jet is one of two hydrogen-powered, zero-emission, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) business jet concepts from Sirius and Designworks. [Courtesy: Sirius Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Sirius Aviation, in collaboration with BMW Designworks, unveiled two hydrogen-powered, zero-emission luxury business jets: the CEO-Jet and Adventure Jet, designed for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL).
These jets utilize a hydrogen-electric powertrain, offering significantly extended flight range (up to 1,150 sm), higher cruise speeds (up to 323 mph), and 95% less noise compared to helicopters.
The CEO-Jet targets private business aviation with customizable luxury, while the Adventure Jet is built for versatile passenger/cargo transport and specialized operations in remote areas.
Sirius aims for serial manufacturing and certification by 2028, with initial orders already secured and plans for a global shuttle network by the end of the decade.

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Swiss manufacturer Sirius Aviation has unveiled two hydrogen-powered luxury business jets developed in collaboration with Designworks, the creative design studio of automaker BMW.

The company showcased its Sirius CEO-Jet and Sirius Adventure Jet—the initial entrants into what it claims will be the first family of hydrogen-powered, zero-emission, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capable aircraft—on Thursday at the Move Expo in London.

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