MagniX Developing Hydrogen Fuel Cells

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

Meg Godlewski

Friday, October 21, 2022 at 03:27 PM ET

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

Key Takeaways:

MagniX, a leader in electric propulsion systems, is expanding its focus to develop hydrogen fuel cell technology as a key pathway to achieving zero-carbon flight.
Hydrogen systems are intended to complement MagniX's existing battery-electric and hybrid-electric programs, offering high energy density suitable for powering larger aircraft (50-90 passengers).
The company is collaborating with partners like Universal Hydrogen, PlugPower Inc., and AeroTEC to advance hydrogen aviation and establish a dedicated 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.”