Airbus, More European Aviation Firms Explore Hydrogen Future
Airbus and several partners are studying hydrogen infrastructure at airports, while Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and LoganAir aim to launch hydrogen-electric flights by 2027.
Airbus and several partners are studying hydrogen infrastructure at airports, while Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and LoganAir aim to launch hydrogen-electric flights by 2027.
The company’s new H2D200 and H2D250 models run on hydrogen fuel cells and are designed for everything from last-mile delivery to military resupply.
The hydrogen-electric propulsion developer raised funds, including from the U.K. Infrastructure Bank, to support certification and scaling of its technology.
The manufacturer is developing what it claims will be the first zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered compound helicopter on the market.
Variants of DeltaHawk’s FAA-certified piston engine for GA aircraft are being developed for use in hydrogen-powered aviation, commercial road vehicles, and military mobility applications.
The defense titan and the Department of Energy have entered a yearlong collaboration to prototype a new system that converts solid hydrogen to electricity.
The eVTOL manufacturer’s subsidiary H2Fly said the tests marked the world’s first such flights.
Model is expected to make its first flight later this year.
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The aerospace company says the move is meant to support collaboration.