Scotland’s LoganAir to Explore Hydrogen-Electric Powertrains

Collaboration with ZeroAvia will study the ‘potential adoption’ of hydrogen for its fleet of turboprop twins, including the Twin Otter.

Jack Daleo

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 03:00 PM ET

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A digital rendering of a LoganAir ATR aircraft equipped with ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 hydrogen-electric powertrain. [Courtesy: ZeroAvia]

Key Takeaways:

Scottish regional airline LoganAir has signed a memorandum of understanding with ZeroAvia to explore adopting their hydrogen-electric engines for its commercial fleet.
ZeroAvia's technology uses hydrogen fuel cells to power electric motors, aiming for effectively zero in-flight emissions and potentially lower long-term maintenance and operating costs.
LoganAir's fleet of regional turboprops (like Twin Otters and ATRs) and its network are considered an ideal match for ZeroAvia's ZA600 (10-20 seats) and ZA2000 (40-80 seats) engine technology.
This partnership further solidifies ZeroAvia's presence in Scotland, where it plans to build a manufacturing hub near LoganAir's headquarters in Glasgow.

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PARIS—Scottish regional airline LoganAir could be one of the first to adopt hydrogen propulsion for commercial service.

At the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, the airline announced it will work with ZeroAvia—which has facilities in the U.S. and U.K.—to explore the “potential adoption” of the company’s hydrogen-electric engines. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) builds on ZeroAvia’s agreement with the U.K.’s RVL Aviation, its intended launch operator, to fly a Cessna Caravan equipped with its 600-kilowatt powertrain for 10-20 seat aircraft.