ZeroAvia and de Havilland Canada to Partner on Hydrogen-Electric Engine Program

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 06:04 PM ET

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Under the terms of the deal, de Havilland Canada will have the option to purchase 50 ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric engines. Credit: ZeroAvia

Key Takeaways:

ZeroAvia and de Havilland Canada (DHC) have signed an MOU to develop hydrogen-electric powertrains for DHC aircraft, specifically targeting the Dash 8-400 turboprop for both new (linefit) and existing (retrofit) models.
The agreement includes an option for DHC to purchase 50 ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric engines, with a demonstrator model planned to accelerate certification and aim for commercial availability by 2027.
This partnership represents a significant step for ZeroAvia in integrating its zero-emission propulsion into new airframes, building on recent funding and engine orders from major airlines like United and Alaska.

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Hydrogen-electric aircraft developer ZeroAvia and de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will allow ZeroAvia to develop a powerplant program in which its hydro-electric engines can be used on old and new de Havilland Canada aircraft models.

Once terms of the deal are finalized, de Havilland Canada will have the option to purchase 50 ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric engines, ZeroAvia shared in a statement Tuesday.