Alaska Air Group, parent of Alaska Airlines, is partnering with hydrogen-electric aircraft developer ZeroAvia to develop a zero-emissions passenger airplane capable of carrying 76 people on regional flights, the companies announced Tuesday.
Companies to Pair to Develop ‘World’s Largest Zero-Emissions Commercial Aircraft’
Key Takeaways:
- Alaska Air Group is partnering with hydrogen-electric aircraft developer ZeroAvia to develop a 76-person zero-emissions passenger airplane for regional flights.
- The partnership involves retrofitting a ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric powertrain system into an Alaska Airlines De Havilland DHC-8-400 (Q400) turboprop.
- This initiative is a key part of Alaska Airlines' goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, aiming for a 500-mile range and potentially creating the world's largest zero-emissions commercial aircraft.
- As part of the agreement, Alaska Air Group has also invested in ZeroAvia and has options to purchase conversion kits and secure ground fuel infrastructure from partners like Shell.
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