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We believe there is a massive need for people to reconnect physically without a drop of fossil fuel or carbon dioxide, not being captured, so what path Sustainable Aviation takes is up to us providing the technology and fast.

Airbus VP, Zero Emission Aircraft, Glenn Llewellyn, recently sat down with our Founder and CEO, Val Miftakhov, and provided insights into the #ZEROe program activities, covering 3 main areas: developing the ecosystem (including delivering the large quantities of hydrogen needed at airports) and propulsion technology development (e.g., making fuel cell systems lighter and more power-dense), among a number of other topics.✈️ Check out the snippet in the video or hear from Glenn on what Airbus is working on underneath the ZEROe program here: https://lnkd.in/egwaaPi7 #zeroemission #hydrogen #aviation

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!

🚀 Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion 🛩️ Stellar Jet has introduced a hydrogen-electric ducted fan propulsion system for a regional hybrid VTOL aircraft. The system unveiled at Payerne Airport operates with hydrogen fuel and emits only water vapor. 🔍 The aim is clean aviation, with contributions from BMW Group Designworks, Leonardo Aerostructures, and Sauber Group F1. The ignition demonstration showcased hydrogen’s potential, but key questions remain: scalability, hydrogen sourcing, and efficiency. ⚖️ Hydrogen-electric systems offer a promising path, but challenges in infrastructure, cost, and lifecycle emissions must be addressed. The aviation sector’s transition requires a holistic approach—energy supply, efficiency, and regulatory support all play a role. 🌍 Moving forward, it will be crucial to evaluate techno-economic feasibility and sustainability beyond direct emissions. Progress in hydrogen storage, fuel cell performance, and aircraft design will determine the viability of such solutions in commercial aviation. #Hydrogen #Aviation #SustainableEnergy #Decarbonization #HydrogenEconomy #EnergyTransition

The advantages of hydrogen-powered aircraft: Cranfield Aerospace Solutions presents the latest video in our engineering and technology series, focusing on the advantages of hydrogen-powered aircraft. Our Chief Strategy Officer Jenny Kavanagh dives into the benefits of hydrogen as a fuel source and explains why starting with gaseous hydrogen is crucial for entry-level applications, while liquid hydrogen holds the key to truly decarbonising aviation. Watch the video to find out why starting small is key to driving regulations required to understand how to use hydrogen as an aviation fuel in an airport, as well as in maintenance facilities and also in airline operations. #hydrogen #gaseoushydrogen #liquidhydrogen #aviation #hydrogenaviation #technology #futureflight #cleanerskies #zeroemissions #engineering #cranfieldaerospace

One the best explanation and most informed explanations that I have heard on the route through pressurised hydogren through to liquid hydrogen. Well done to Cranfield Aerospace Solutions. Aviation is here to stay, we are not going to go back years in terms of reliance on surface transport. We are now part of connected world around which our entire economies rely. Protecting the planet has to be done with considered innovation, not sticking our head in the sand and acting like luddites.

Airbus is doing great things for our aviation community. Airbus’ ambition is to bring to market the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035. The fully electric concept was revealed in December 2020. It is based on an electric propeller propulsion system powered by hydrogen fuel cells, which transform the hydrogen into electricity through a chemical reaction. Fun fact: Hydrogen (H) is the lightest chemical element on the periodic table. Reference: https://lnkd.in/eAZ7S68x

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

The FlightGlobal webinar by Honeywell Aerospace Technologies explored #hydrogen's potential for net-zero aviation emissions. Panelists highlighted advancements in hydrogen-electric propulsion and the need for international collaboration and local government support. Watch the full seminar for more insights: https://bit.ly/40cP4oA