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]

Key Takeaways:

Scottish regional airline LoganAir has partnered with ZeroAvia to explore the adoption of hydrogen-electric propulsion for its commercial fleet.
ZeroAvia's technology utilizes hydrogen fuel cells, producing only water as a byproduct, aiming for "effectively zero" in-flight emissions for regional turboprops.
ZeroAvia is developing engines (ZA600 for 10-20 seats, ZA2000 for 40-80 seats) suitable for LoganAir's aircraft, has secured preorders and government grants, and plans a manufacturing hub near LoganAir's base in 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.