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💧✈️ Australia to go airborne with first hydrogen-powered aircraft 🔬 Australian research centre iMOVE Australia, in collaboration with Brisbane-based Stralis Aircraft (YC W23) and QUT (Queensland University of Technology), has embarked on a groundbreaking research project to integrate Australia's first hydrogen propulsion system into an aircraft. This initiative, set for its maiden flight in 2024, is another step in the global journey towards sustainable aviation. 🛩️ Stralis Aircraft built a fully functional prototype, aiming to showcase hydrogen-electric aircraft are feasible to achieve sustainable aviation on medium-distance flights The project involves retrofitting a Beechcraft Bonanza A36 with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system, addressing the aviation industry's environmental challenges. ⚡ QUT's involvement is pivotal in system design, implementation, and testing, applying their expertise in hydrogen, fuel cells, and power electronic systems. The outcomes of this project will contribute to the development of hydrogen-based aviation and showcase the technology. 💡 We are excited about the potential of fuel-cell aircraft to redefine sustainable flying over short and medium distances for commercial as well as general aviation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/du95gCNR #renewablehydrogen #hy2gen  #green #hydrogen #aviation #fuelcell  

🌱🇪🇺✈️🔋 A promising solution is emerging from the skies above #Europe: #HydrogenPoweredAircraft. Led by Airbus, the Ground Operations of Liquid Hydrogen Aircraft (#GOLIAT) project aims to demonstrate the viability of #hydrogen as a future fuel source for #aviation. Recognizing its potential to #decarbonize short and medium haul flights, the project aims to unlock hydrogen’s potential for a more #SustainableAviation sector. GOLIAT, a 4 year project funded by €10.8 million from the EU’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme, boasts a powerful consortium of 10 partners from 8 countries. This diverse group brings together expertise from leading entities like #Airbus, #airport operators like Royal Schiphol Group and VINCI Airports, and academic institutions like TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering and Leibniz Universität Hannover. It will look beyond technical considerations. The project also delves into the #EconomicFeasibility of hydrogen for airports. Analyzing the sizing and economics of the hydrogen value chain – encompassing production, transportation, and storage – is crucial for assessing the long-term viability of hydrogen as an #AviationFuel. #LH2 #LiquidHydrogen #CleanerSkies #ReducedEmissions #AirTravel #Aircraft #AerospaceIndustry European Union

Is Boeing Falling Behind in the Hydrogen Race? Why Its Latest Comments Raise Concerns About Innovation and Progress in Sustainable Aviation Boeing executives recently, at Farnborough Airshow, cast doubt on the viability of hydrogen as an aviation fuel, citing safety and sustainability concerns at the Farnborough Airshow. Todd Citron Boeing’s Chief Technology Officer, raised issues around hydrogen’s flammability, while Chief Sustainability Officer Brian Moran pointed out that most hydrogen isn’t yet green. But is this more about genuine challenges—or is Boeing using the media to slow down the momentum of hydrogen aviation because they’re not equipped to lead the charge? Airbus is forging ahead with their #ZeroE hydrogen fuel cell program, addressing safety, scalability, and sustainability, demonstrating that these challenges can be overcome. The Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA) at the University of Cambridge has made it clear that Moonshot innovations, like hydrogen-powered flight, are essential to achieving our decarbonisation targets. Is Boeing’s hesitance an attempt to question safety and sustainability in order to buy time? With the world moving fast towards hydrogen solutions, the industry needs innovators—not companies throwing roadblocks. It’s time for Boeing to step up, or risk being left behind in the race for a sustainable aviation future. Civil Aviation Authority have a Hydrogen Sandbox with ZeroAvia and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency are working with MTU Aero Engines and Airbus and Federal Aviation Administration are working with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration to all make sure there is a compliance to regulations in CS-25 and Hydrogen Safety is being tackled in the Aviation System with Bristol Airport and easyJet making open their Project Acorn study. On Hydrogen leakage this is key and we are all seeing sealing and storage without leaking as a technical and economic need to solve as the Oil and Gas industry have already done. #HydrogenAviation #Hydrogen #MoonshotThinking #SustainableAviation #InnovationNotDelay #AirbusZeroE #AviationImpactAccelerator #FutureOfFlight #ClimateChangeSolutions

The third aviation revolution – the development of a sustainable aviation infrastructure that protects both the environment and economic growth – is an essential and urgent ambition. The UK’s net-zero aviation emissions by 2050 target is beginning to feel imminent. Once the outsider in the race to deliver zero-carbon flight, hydrogen has become the frontrunner as the middle to long-term solution. Click below to read the full article #hydrogen #netzero #sustainability #aviation #aerospace

I am saddened to see that it seems to be the end of the road for Universal Hydrogen and their plans for retrofit hydrogen powered aircraft. I personally believe that sustainability is the predominant challenge in our industry at this time, and am therefore surprised by the amount of money which flows to eVTOL development, which will have negligible impact on reducing global aviation emissions, while projects like this struggle. While regional hydrogen aircraft like this might not be hugely impactful reducing emissions in their own right, they have the potential to be an invaluable stepping stone in maturing hydrogen aircraft technology and building necessary infrastructure. It is great that here in the UK, the Aerospace Technology Institute is supporting projects from ZeroAvia Cranfield Aerospace Solutions working on similar hydrogen retrofit projects, as well as other hydrogen technologies and projects. #sustainableaviation #hydrogeninaviation https://lnkd.in/ejY3bEeS

GOLIAT project to explore liquid hydrogen refuelling and handling for aviation industry: Airbus has announced it will spearhead a project that will demonstrate the viability of liquid hydrogen refuelling and handling for the aviation industry. The GOLIAT (Ground Operations of LIquid hydrogen AircrafT) project has been awarded €10.8m via the EU’s Horizon Europe Programme to demonstrate small-scale liquid hydrogen aircraft ground operations at three European airports. The utilisation of liquid hydrogen in the aviation sector could prove instrumental in significantly decarbonising the industry. Karine GUENAN, Vice President of ZEROe Ecosystem, Airbus, explained: “We continue to believe that hydrogen will be an important fuel for the future of short-haul aviation. We welcome the opportunity to help build the operating case for the widespread daily use of liquid hydrogen at airports.” Read the whole story here, at the Innovation News Network website: https://lnkd.in/eAj4CNiG #hydrogen #aviation #sustainableaviation #netzero #decarbonisation #sustainability

Innovative Aviation Liquid Hydrogen Project Launched An innovative aviation hydrogen handling and refuelling project, led by Airbus and supported by academic partners, airport operators and leading hydrogen-industry companies, has been launched to demonstrate small-scale liquid hydrogen aircraft ground operations at three European airports. The urge to decarbonise our economy and to develop Europe’s energy independence is leading to a major trend of hydrogen for mobility and stationary applications. Hydrogen will also be a solution to decarbonise short- and medium-haul aviation and will be crucial for the advancement of low-carbon aviation operations. The GOLIAT (Ground Operations of LIquid hydrogen AircrafT) project* will receive funding of €10.8 million from the EU’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme, over a duration of four years, and will demonstrate how high-flow liquid hydrogen (LH2) handling and refuelling technologies can be developed and used safely and reliably for airport operations.

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👉 FOLLOW EnergyNews.biz 👈 - 💡 ZeroAvia and #Verne signed MOU for #CcH2 in #aviation. - 🌍 ZeroAvia develops #hydrogenelectric engines for diverse aircraft, targeting #climatechange impact. - 🔍 Verne specializes in #cryocompressedhydrogen, enhancing fuel density for extended aircraft range. - ⚙️ #CcH2 offers advantages: cost reduction, faster refueling, and pressure management improvement. - 🤝 Collaboration assesses global impact, scales #CcH2 infrastructure, identifies California locations. - ✈️ ZeroAvia actively tests ZA600 and retrofits ZA2000 on Dash 8 400 for #hydrogenelectricengines. - 📈 Verne's hydrogen storage progress aligns with cryo-compressed hydrogen potential for aviation.

👉 FOLLOW EnergyNews.biz 👈 - 💡 ZeroAvia and #Verne signed MOU for #CcH2 in #aviation. - 🌍 ZeroAvia develops #hydrogenelectric engines for diverse aircraft, targeting #climatechange impact. - 🔍 Verne specializes in #cryocompressedhydrogen, enhancing fuel density for extended aircraft range. - ⚙️ #CcH2 offers advantages: cost reduction, faster refueling, and pressure management improvement. - 🤝 Collaboration assesses global impact, scales #CcH2 infrastructure, identifies California locations. - ✈️ ZeroAvia actively tests ZA600 and retrofits ZA2000 on Dash 8 400 for #hydrogenelectricengines. - 📈 Verne's hydrogen storage progress aligns with cryo-compressed hydrogen potential for aviation.