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The Netherlands Aerospace Centre (Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum) joins forces with zepp.solutions to work towards flying on liquid hydrogen, a promising development to make aviation more sustainable. This collaboration is a key pillar in NLR's ambition to conduct a demo flight in 2026. To enable this manned flight on liquid hydrogen in 2026, NLR will equip its electric-powered research aircraft, the Pipistrel Aircraft Velis Electro, with a hydrogen powertrain. A crucial element is the fuel cell system, which Zepp.solutions will develop in close cooperation with the research institute. Jan Bot, co-founder of zepp.solutions: “Our fuel cell technology has already proven itself in various sectors. We bring a lot of knowledge and experience when it comes to developing efficient and compact fuel cell systems. However, aviation offers completely different challenges. This cooperation, and to be able to learn from each other in this way, is therefore incredibly valuable. In developing the hydrogen system for the Pipistrel, together with NLR, we will not only demonstrate the potential of hydrogen in aviation but also learn lessons that can be of great value to this sector.”

🛩️💚 Will we fly on liquid hydrogen in the near future? Our community member zepp.solutions will demonstrate the potential of hydrogen for the aviation sector, using their hydrogen fuel cell technology.

Big step today at STR for hydrogen in aviation. 🛫 The German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr) today announced their support for the BALIS 2.0 project. The development and testing of high-performance fuel cell systems for regional aircraft will be funded with 9.3 million EUR. Our partner H2FLY is involved, together with Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. and Diehl Aviation. ✈ Dr. Volker Wissing (Minister for Digital and Transport) says: "I am very proud that Germany is playing a pioneering role in the development of hydrogen fuel cell systems for commercial aviation. We are creating the technical basis for marketable solutions for the carbon neutral aviation of tomorrow. Companies and research institutions in BALIS 2.0 project are boldly leading the way with great expertise and their pioneering spirit." 🎯 "We need partnerships like this to make a real difference to more sustainable aviation. It's great that we have the world's technology leaders on our doorstep," says Ulrich Heppe, CEO of Stuttgart Airport. 🤝 #fairportSTR #STRzero #hydrogen #aviation #aerospaceLÄND 

Do you think international collaboration between funding programmes and projects is crucial to realising the European Green Deal towards the commitment of Net Zero 2050? Beene M'membe-Bryan , Strategy & Delivery Manager, Aerospace Technology Institute spoke to Maria Calvo Blanco, Head of Unit Project Management, Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking at ATI Conference last month. Watch as Maria discusses the European strategic research and innovation agenda including: ⚡ Hybrid-electric propulsion 🛩️ More efficient propulsion and lightweight airframe solutions ⛽ Hydrogen powered aircraft The Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking is the European Union’s leading research and innovation programme for transforming aviation towards a sustainable and climate neutral future. Maria shared these priorities during a keynote presentation on European aerospace opportunities on day two at ATI Conference 2024. #DestinationZero #ATIConference

✈️ Stralis Aircraft (YC W23)and 🎓CQUniversity have joined forces to help power up an innovative hydrogen-electric aircraft to help decarbonise aviation and secure a cleaner future for the aviation industry. The project has been funded by the Queensland Government and delivered by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. FULL STORY: https://ow.ly/yEk050UJUVL

As a project lead from CQUniversity, this is a great collaboration between two institutions seeking to advance hydrogen powered aircraft technology.

Canada ushered in an exciting new era for sustainable aviation with the launch of H2CanFly / H2CanadaEnvol at the Canadian Aerospace Summit. H2CanFly will support collaboration through a diverse partnership network that builds on Canada’s existing energy and transportation sectors to advance the state-of-the-art for sustainable aviation.   Backed by aerospace sector leaders, including Airbus, CAE, the National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada, Redrock Power Systems, Tronosjet, and Unither Bioelectronics, this federal not-for-profit corporation brings together key stakeholders from industry, academia, and government, that will define and execute a centralized strategy to achieve critical environmental and economic objectives for Canada in the aviation space. #hydrogen #hydrogenindustry #hydrogenmarket #hydrogenenergy #cleanenergy #aviation #aviationtech #cleantech #netzero https://lnkd.in/egxGv5jt

Hydrogen-powered flight is on the horizon, and today's talk by Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, hosted by the Royal Aeronautical Society was truly inspiring to me. It's incredible to learn how companies pioneering hydrogen flight are also the ones who are helping to set industry standards and regulation. Starting with gaseous hydrogen and then scaling up to liquid hydrogen is a critical step in making sustainable flight a reality. Exciting times for the aviation industry!

The European Union-backed Clean Aviation initiative issued an advance notice of its third call for decarbonization research and development proposals this week. Aerospace companies have been invited to apply for up to €380 million ($399 million) in EU funding as part of a program valued at a minimum of €950 million when contributions from industry and other entities are factored in. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02_yz8P0

🚀 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟱 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁! We’re excited to present our updated #SRIA, where the vision for the 2nd Phase of the Clean Aviation programme is outlined. This phase focuses on four cutting-edge aircraft concepts designed to revolutionise SMR, Regional and Hydrogen segments with a strong emphasis on sustainability.   ✈️With these innovations, we aim to reduce net-GHG emissions down to an average of 86% thanks to an improved efficiency of 30% from aircraft technological innovations at aircraft level and the use of SAF and Hydrogen. By 2030, we expect these technologies to reach #TRL6, paving the way for disruptive new products and services, ready for Entry in Service by 2035.   In the words of Rosalinde van der Vlies, Chair Clean Aviation, European Commission Director of Clean Planet, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation states: "Decarbonising aviation in Europe relies significantly on investments in research and innovation, as well as strong coordinated approach at EU, national and regional level. This updated Clean Aviation Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda should serve as a compass for both the public and private sector in Europe, guiding the development of future disruptive aircraft technologies. It is an important piece of the puzzle to support the sustainable competitiveness of the EU aviation industry."   Read on to learn more about how we are shaping the future of sustainable aviation 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d6wfbKhk   #CleanAviation #Innovation #Research #EUfund