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MagniX Developing Hydrogen Fuel Cells

The company is developing hydrogen fuel cells as part of its effort to power carbon-free flight.

Alice begins her inaugural climb to 3,500 feet. [Credit: David Honan]
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Key Takeaways:

  • MagniX, a leader in electric propulsion systems, is actively developing hydrogen fuel cell technology to advance zero-carbon aviation.
  • This new focus on hydrogen complements its existing battery-electric and hybrid systems, aiming to power larger aircraft (50-90 passengers) due to hydrogen's high energy density and zero-emission profile.
  • The company is collaborating with partners like Universal Hydrogen, PlugPower, and AeroTEC to accelerate development, including establishing a Hydrogen Aviation Test and Service Center.
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MagniX, the company that provided the electric-propulsion system for Alice, Eviation’s battery-powered airplane, is developing hydrogen fuel cells as part of its effort to power carbon-free flight.

“Just as magniX has led the world in electric propulsion, now we have the chance to lead again in the development of hydrogen technology,” Riona Armesmith, chief technology officer at magniX, said in a statement. “This technology has the potential to play a significant role in ushering in the era of zero-carbon flight. By complementing our existing battery-electric and hybrid-electric programs, it will allow us to best serve the electric aerospace marketplace, meeting the needs of the planet and of our customers.”

Meg Godlewski

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.

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