What fuels a start-up company? Money, of course—more important than actual fuel, even for one specializing in finding an alternative way to power aircraft. ZeroAvia aims to develop a commuter aircraft that will be powered by hydrogen. Now it has announced a significant source of fuel for the enterprise as it continues flight testing.
ZeroAvia HyFlyer Gains Funding
Key Takeaways:
- ZeroAvia, a company developing hydrogen-powered aircraft, received a £2.7 million grant from the UK government.
- The grant, matched by ZeroAvia, funds the HyFlyer project, aiming to decarbonize aviation.
- The funding will support flight testing of a modified Piper Matrix aircraft, culminating in a 250-300 nm flight.
- ZeroAvia plans to launch operations in Cranfield, England and bring a 15-20 seat hydrogen-powered aircraft to market by 2022.
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