ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powertrains could propel HAV’s football field-sized Airlander 10. [Courtesy: Hybrid Air Vehicles]
Key Takeaways:
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has partnered with hydrogen-electric powertrain developer ZeroAvia to explore equipping its massive Airlander 10 aircraft with zero-emission hydrogen propulsion.
The Airlander 10's significant hull space is considered ideal for storing the necessary hydrogen fuel, with HAV aiming to launch a fully zero-emission variant by 2030.
This collaboration seeks to integrate ZeroAvia's ZA600 powertrains into the runway-independent Airlander 10 and larger planned models, enhancing efficiency and versatility for applications like passenger travel, cargo, and 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.
