ZeroAvia—the start-up company pursuing the goal of regionally optimized hydrogen-cell-powered airplanes—saw the first flight in the UK on June 22 of the Piper M-class airplane it had moved to Europe late in 2019. The move from Hollister, California, to Cranfield, England, followed the awarding of a grant from the UK government to pursue sustainable, zero-emission aviation solutions.
ZeroAvia HyFlyer Makes First Flight in the UK
Key Takeaways:
- ZeroAvia, a startup developing hydrogen-cell-powered airplanes, successfully completed the first UK flight of its Piper M-class aircraft on June 22, supported by a UK government grant.
- The flight tested an updated powertrain and aimed to prove the fuel system for future zero-emission regional commercial operations, with a target launch by 2023.
- The company is also developing crucial hydrogen fuel infrastructure at UK airports and plans to demonstrate long-distance flights up to 500 nautical miles.
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