Scotland’s LoganAir to Explore Hydrogen-Electric Powertrains

Collaboration with ZeroAvia will study the ‘potential adoption’ of hydrogen for its fleet of turboprop twins, including the Twin Otter.

Jack Daleo

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 03:00 PM ET

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A digital rendering of a LoganAir ATR aircraft equipped with ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 hydrogen-electric powertrain. [Courtesy: ZeroAvia]

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Scottish regional airline LoganAir is partnering with ZeroAvia to explore the adoption of hydrogen-electric propulsion for its fleet, potentially making it one of the first commercial operators to do so.
ZeroAvia develops hydrogen-electric engines, such as the ZA600 and ZA2000, designed for regional aircraft like the Cessna Caravan, Twin Otter, and ATRs, aiming for zero in-flight emissions with water as the only byproduct.
The company has garnered significant industry interest with over 2,000 preorders (including from American and United Airlines), secured government grants, and is establishing a manufacturing hub near LoganAir's headquarters in Glasgow, Scotland.

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PARIS—Scottish regional airline LoganAir could be one of the first to adopt hydrogen propulsion for commercial service.

At the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, the airline announced it will work with ZeroAvia—which has facilities in the U.S. and U.K.—to explore the “potential adoption” of the company’s hydrogen-electric engines. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) builds on ZeroAvia’s agreement with the U.K.’s RVL Aviation, its intended launch operator, to fly a Cessna Caravan equipped with its 600-kilowatt powertrain for 10-20 seat aircraft.