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 training programs, simulators, and digital learning platforms specifically for the upcoming generation of hydrogen fuel cell electric aircraft.
ZeroAvia is a prominent developer in hydrogen-electric aviation, advancing with engine sales, certifications (including FAA G-1), and securing preorders from major airlines for zero-emission flight.
This collaboration underscores the broader aviation industry's accelerating shift towards hydrogen and electric propulsion, necessitating new training standards and solutions for pilots and maintenance technicians.

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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.