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 secured a £2.7 million (approx. $3.3 million) grant from the UK government to advance its hydrogen-powered aircraft development.
- The grant supports ZeroAvia's HyFlyer project, which focuses on creating a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain for zero-emission commercial aviation.
- With matched funding from the Project HyFlyer group, total funding for the program exceeds £5 million, enabling extensive flight testing in Cranfield, England.
- ZeroAvia aims to deliver 15-20 seat aircraft for the regional airline market (up to 500 nm) by 2022, following successful testing of its 6-seat proof-of-concept.
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