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Sirius Unveils 2 Hydrogen-Powered Luxury Business Jets

The manufacturer claims the models will comprise the first family of hydrogen-powered, zero-emission, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) jets.

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 05:27 PM ET

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This Sirius Adventure Jet is one of two hydrogen-powered, zero-emission, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) business jet concepts from Sirius and Designworks. [Courtesy: Sirius Aviation]

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Swiss manufacturer Sirius Aviation, in collaboration with BMW Designworks, unveiled two hydrogen-powered, zero-emission vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) luxury business jets: the 3-passenger CEO-Jet and the multi-purpose Adventure Jet.
These aircraft leverage a hydrogen-electric powertrain, promising significantly longer range (up to 1,000 nm) and higher speeds (280 knots) compared to electric VTOLs, along with ultra-low noise operation.
Sirius plans an inaugural flight in 2025, aims for certification and deliveries by 2028, and has already secured initial orders for both models, with a future goal of establishing a global shuttle network.

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Swiss manufacturer Sirius Aviation has unveiled two hydrogen-powered luxury business jets developed in collaboration with Designworks, the creative design studio of automaker BMW.

The company showcased its Sirius CEO-Jet and Sirius Adventure Jet—the initial entrants into what it claims will be the first family of hydrogen-powered, zero-emission, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capable aircraft—on Thursday at the Move Expo in London.

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