Hydrogen Industry Leaders’ Post

Research to help hydrogen-electric aircraft take off - CSIRO: A hydrogen-electric aircraft is powering up and is aiming to fly from Gladstone to Brisbane, to demonstrate it is possible to decarbonise aviation. https://lnkd.in/gvycEFwG

France Demonstrates Hydrogen-Powered Light Aircraft Feasibility A French government-supported initiative, BeautHyFuel, has successfully tested a light aircraft powered by a liquid hydrogen-fueled combustion engine, showing performance slightly better than its kerosene-burning counterpart. Using a 141hp TP-R90 regenerative turbine developed by Turbotech, the system also integrated Air Liquide's cryogenic storage tank and Safran's fuel feed and control technology. Partners included airframers Elixir Aircraft and Daher. The project aimed to match the energy density of conventional Avgas or Jet A-1 while addressing challenges related to retrofitting and certification of cryogenic hydrogen propulsion. Testing, conducted in Grenoble with temperatures ranging from -5°C to 35°C, totaled 23 hours of runtime. According to Safran, the hydrogen-powered engine demonstrated comparable performance to the kerosene version and even improved operability. However, the company acknowledges further development and testing are needed for qualification and certification. Supported by France’s DGAC civil aviation agency under a post-pandemic stimulus program, the project marks significant progress toward zero-emission aviation technology, showcasing the potential for hydrogen integration into light aircraft. #HydrogenAviation #ZeroEmission #SustainableAviation #AerospaceInnovation #FutureOfFlight #HydrogenTechnology #CleanEnergy #aviation #aircraft #boeing #airbus #mro #airline #overhaul #FrontierAirlines #TravelDeals #AviationNews #AirlineIndustry #TravelMore #FlightDeals #LowCostTravel #ExploreMore #MRO #Wanderlust #CheapFlights #EngineAviation #BusinessTravel #VacationMode #Traveling #AirportLife #JetSetter

The German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV) today announced the launch of the BALIS 2.0 Project. Dr Volker Wissing Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, awarded the funding document for the further development of fuel cell systems for regional aircraft to the consortium during the project kick-off at Stuttgart Airport. The BALIS 2.0 Project, led by H2FLY and supported by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Diehl Aviation, aims to develop and test a high-performance fuel cell system with an output of 350 kW designed for commercial aircraft applications. The 350 kW fuel cell system serves as a basic module to develop hydrogen-electric powertrain systems in the MW-class range, which could power regional aircraft with 40 - 80 seats in the future, emission-free. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Josef Kallo co-founder & CEO at H2FLY says "The federal funding for the BALIS 2.0 project underlines the increasing importance of hydrogen fuel cell systems as a propulsion solution for aviation. The insights gained from this project will further support the development of powertrain systems in the megawatt-class range and significantly contribute to the transition towards sustainable and emission-free aviation #Technology #SustainableAviation #CleanSkies #Hydrogen #LH2 #H2Fly

Here’s some information about the BALIS 2.0 Project by H2FLY: Project Overview: The BALIS 2.0 Project aims to develop and test a high-performance fuel cell system with an output of 350 kW specifically designed for commercial aircraft applications. This fuel cell system serves as a basic module for developing hydrogen-electric powertrain systems in the #megawatt-class range. These systems could potentially power regional aircraft with 40 to 80 seats in the future, all while operating emission-free. The project is led by H2FLY and receives support from the (German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Diehl Aviation, 1. Funding and Timeline: From 2024 to 2026, the BALIS 2.0 project will receive approximately EUR 9.3 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry for Digitalisation and Transport (BMDV). This funding is also part of the German Recovery and Resilience Plan (DARP) through the European Recovery and Resilience Facilities (ARF) in the NextGenerationEU Programme. The project consortium, including companies and research institutions, is committed to advancing hydrogen fuel cell systems for commercial aviation, contributing to CO2-neutral flying and addressing the global challenge of aviation decarbonisation 1. Recent Milestone: On September 7, 2023, H2FLY achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the world’s first piloted flight of an electric aircraft powered by #liquidhydrogen 2. In just a few years, hydrogen-electric aircraft are expected to transport passengers over distances of up to 2,000 kilometers, revolutionising regional air travel with sustainable and emission-free technology. 3. Adding a #superconducting motor from HyFlux will be a great next leap forward- perhaps BALIS3.0 ! #LH2 #Hydrogen #SustainableAviation

Stralis and CQUniversity have joined forces to help power up an innovative H2-electric aircraft to help decarbonize aviation and secure a cleaner future for the aviation industry. Read More: https://ow.ly/f0Q450UQlSx #aviation #hydrogen #decarbonization

A big win today for hydrogen-electric aviation progress: Jekta the Switzerland-based developer of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft, announced that it has selected our fuel cell power generation system (PGS) technology to demonstrate the concept of a fuel cell variant of its electric amphibious flying boat design. Yes – flying boats! JEKTA is looking at all potential options that will increase the range and payload of its zero-emissions aircraft. As part of this initiative, the agreement is expected to entail a line-fit of the system as the PHA-ZE 100 variant comes to market. According to George Alafinov, JEKTA Switzerland CEO, “By working with ZeroAvia and defining a suitable fuel cell system, we can offer our potential operator clients the choice of two fuel sources. The hydrogen system delivers a viable alternative to electric battery power that promises a significant increase in the range of our PHA-ZE 100, which will suit operators serving longer regional routes." Details here: https://bit.ly/3zU3hf2 *If you’re attending Farnborough International Airshow, learn more at the companies’ stands: ZeroAvia is Hall 1, Stand 1111 and JEKTA is Hall 4, Stand N4517. #FIA2024 #zeroemission #hydrogen #aviation

https://lnkd.in/djyErtsT Airbus and Toshiba have joined forces to explore the future of hydrogen-powered aviation. This partnership aims to harness Toshiba’s expertise in hydrogen technology to accelerate the development of eco-friendly aircraft.

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

If you have the money, here's what you may be flying in a few years... Hydrogen powered private aircraft Robb Report showcases 6 of coolest Which one do you like best? I like the AMSL Aero Vertiia, vertical takeoff and landing, long range, and available the soonest... 2027 #hydrogen #hydrogeneconomy #aviation https://lnkd.in/eQGka6Fs

Zero-emissions aviation firm Stralis has successfully tested a hydrogen-electric powered propeller spin on the ground at Brisbane Airport. The test, conducted on a ground demonstrator aircraft dubbed “Clyde”, took place at Brisbane Airport and was the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, as well as the first on a registered plane at an international airport. https://lnkd.in/gXbHbNGq