ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powertrains could propel HAV’s football field-sized Airlander 10. [Courtesy: Hybrid Air Vehicles]
Key Takeaways:
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) is partnering with ZeroAvia to develop hydrogen-electric propulsion for its Airlander 10 aircraft, aiming to launch a fully zero-emission variant for passengers by 2030.
The collaboration will explore integrating ZeroAvia's ZA600 powertrains into the Airlander 10, utilizing its massive hull for efficient hydrogen storage, with plans to extend this technology to larger, future HAV models.
The Airlander 10, a unique hybrid aircraft, is runway-independent, offers long endurance and high payload capacity, making it an ideal candidate for early adoption of zero-emission technology across diverse applications including passenger transport, cargo, and defense surveillance.
The developer of a football field-sized aircraft could turn to hydrogen for propulsion.
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV)—the U.K. company behind the more than 300-foot long Airlander 10—on Monday announced a partnership with hydrogen-electric powertrain developer ZeroAvia, which is looking to line-fit and retrofit its systems on a variety of aircraft.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
