ZeroAvia, KLM to Partner for Hydrogen-Powered Test Flight

The sustainable aviation startup reveals at the Farnborough International Airshow that it will team with the Dutch flag carrier to attempt a future test flight.

Sam Jakobi

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 01:43 PM ET

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Sustainable aviation startup ZeroAvia has revealed that it will be partnering with KLM to attempt a test flight. [Courtesy: ZeroAvia]

Key Takeaways:

Sustainable aviation startup ZeroAvia partnered with KLM to develop and test a liquid hydrogen-fueled flight between cities, aiming for completion by 2026.
Airbus announced its first aircraft lessor partnership for the ZEROe program with Avolon, focusing on the development and study of hydrogen-powered aircraft for a targeted commercial launch by 2035.
Thai Airways extended its "TrueChoice" maintenance agreement with GE Aerospace for its Boeing 777 GE90 engine fleet, continuing a long-term partnership.

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FARNBOROUGH, England—Wednesday was the third day of the Farnborough International Airshow here in the U.K. and a relatively quiet one due to there being no aircraft orders scheduled.

While the commercial news was quiet, the airshow was far from it, with crowds everywhere.