ZeroAvia, FlightSafety International to Train Pilots on Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft

Flight school trains some 52,000 civil pilots annually and says it will work with regulators on ‘future governance’ of training involving hydrogen.

Jack Daleo

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 05:20 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

ZeroAvia and FlightSafety International are joining forces to develop training materials for hydrogen-powered aircraft. [Courtesy: ZeroAvia]

Key Takeaways:

FlightSafety International (FSI) and ZeroAvia have partnered to develop comprehensive training programs, including simulators and digital platforms, for pilots and maintenance technicians of future hydrogen fuel cell electric aircraft.
ZeroAvia is a leading developer in hydrogen-electric aviation, with achievements like the first sale of its ZA-600 propulsion system, progress in FAA certification, and significant preorders from major airlines.
The collaboration highlights a growing industry push towards zero-emission aircraft, with increasing development of hydrogen and electric models and a nascent integration of electric aircraft into pilot training.

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FlightSafety International is preparing aspiring aces for a hydrogen-powered future.

The company on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ZeroAvia, a hybrid-electric engine developer, to build flight simulators, “digital learning platforms,” and other training materials geared toward the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell electric aircraft. The partners said they will work with regulators to “explore future governance of training for new, clean alternative propulsion technologies” for pilots and maintenance technicians.