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In this deep-dive article, PIT, Connect Airlines, YEG and Carnegie Mellon University share their insights into scaling the use of SAF, electric, low carbon energy, hydrogen and more across air transport.
Schiphol – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is the first airport worldwide to conduct tests with a hydrogen-powered Ground Power Unit (GPU) as part of sustainability efforts.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and ZeroAvia have announced that they will work towards a demonstration flight using ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 zero-emission, hydrogen-electric engines for large regional turboprops.
Gatwick Airport, easyJet, Airbus and Air Products have formed the London Gatwick Hydrogen Hub, as they commit to the decarbonation of air transport and developing the use of hydrogen at airports.
American Airlines has entered into a conditional purchase agreement with ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero inflight emissions except for water vapour.
airBaltic has announced a collaboration with Fokker Next Gen to support the development of liquid hydrogen powered commercial aircraft, as part of a commitment to “a joint effort in new tech developments”.
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A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial, led by easyJet and supported by several cross-industry partners, has been completed at Bristol Airport – the first trial of its kind at a major UK airport.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have presented a roadmap that sets out the steps required to develop hydrogen infrastructure at medium-sized airports, using HAM as an example.
Air New Zealand has announced Heart Aerospace, Universal Hydrogen and Embraer as long-term partners on its mission to replace its Q300 domestic fleet with zero emissions aircraft technology from 2030.
Air New Zealand has announced four innovators it will be working with on its mission to have its first zero emissions demonstrator flight – either cargo or passenger – take to the skies from 2026.
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Air New Zealand has announced Heart Aerospace, Universal Hydrogen and Embraer as long-term partners on its mission to replace its Q300 domestic fleet with zero emissions aircraft technology from 2030.
Air New Zealand has announced four innovators it will be working with on its mission to have its first zero emissions demonstrator flight – either cargo or passenger – take to the skies from 2026.
An Airbus A320 has been converted into a Hydrogen Aviation Lab at Hamburg Airport for testing maintenance and ground processes for future hydrogen-powered aircraft.
AGS Airports and ZeroAvia are exploring the development of hydrogen fuel infrastructure and requirements for delivering zero-emission flights from Aberdeen and Glasgow airports.
easyJet has partnered with tier one aerospace supplier GKN Aerospace to accelerate hydrogen combustion and hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
The two-year study will examine the infrastructure requirements and supply solutions to support hydrogen-powered aircraft and airport operations at Changi Airport.
The partnership will initially deploy ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric propulsion technology into a full-size De Havilland Q400 aircraft, capable of transporting 76 passengers.
The three partners have selected Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport as the pilot airport for the deployment of hydrogen gas distribution.
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