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Avolon and Air New Zealand Partner on Electric Aircraft Research - Avolon (Ireland) and Air New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on research aimed at advancing the commercialization of electric aircraft and other novel propulsion technologies, including battery hybrid and hydrogen systems. This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in the aviation sector. - https://lnkd.in/dUsvbEz3

🌍 Sustainable Aviation Update: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Josef Kallo CEO and co-founder of H2FLY, recently shared insightful views on the future of aviation fuels. Amidst growing concerns about the environmental and economic impacts of aviation, Kallo has pointed out the critical differences between hydrogen propulsion and sustainable aviation fuels (#SAF). 🔍 H2Fly's analysis reveals that producing SAF demands significantly more energy—between 1.8 to 2.3 times more—compared to the production and liquefaction of hydrogen. This translates into a far higher cost, potentially reaching €830 billion for Europe alone for flights under 2,000 kilometers, and an eye-watering €3.5 trillion globally. 💡 While SAF is currently a viable option for long-haul flights, Kallo emphasizes it is merely a stopgap solution. The real sustainable future, according to H2Fly, lies in hydrogen propulsion technologies, which not only promise lower environmental impacts but also offer a more cost-effective long-term solution. 🚀 As we navigate these transformative times in aviation, it's clear that significant investment in hydrogen technology is crucial. The journey towards cleaner skies will require embracing new technologies and rethinking our approach to aviation fuel. 🔗 Read more about the perspective and the detailed analysis <🔗https://lnkd.in/e2H7bWwu>. #Aviation #Sustainability #Hydrogen #FutureFlight #SustainableAviation

Germany is backing Hydrogen Fuel cell powered aircraft with investment in Diehl Group and H2FLY. With the Digital and Transport department is backing the new Balis 2.0 project to develop hydrogen-powered regional airliners with €9.3 million ($10 million) in funding. This adds to the inital funding which has managed to get H2Fly to commercialise hydrogen propulsion for commercial aviation. In September 2023, with Textron subsidiary Pipistrel, it flew the HY4 technology demonstrator #aircraft for the first time using #cryogenic liquid hydrogen fuel to demonstrate its suitability for medium- and long-range sectors #LH2 #Hydrogen #liquidhydrogen Air Liquide #SustainableAviation

Hydrogen -Powered Aviation Stay informed at the moderated focus group; https://bit.ly/32dolZb Hydrogen Aviation

2025 will be an important year for the UK and Hydrogen in Aviation (HIA) members as we continue to engage with our stakeholders to promote the huge sustainability benefits that hydrogen can bring to our sector. HIA’s new Chair, Russ Dunn, Chief Technology Officer of GKN Aerospace, will lead work with HIA partners to set in motion the steps needed for the UK to secure its position as a global leader in hydrogen aviation. Over the next year, HIA will be focused on exploring in detail a number of the key recommendations outlined in our milestone delivery report to decarbonise aviation and make the UK ready for the transition to hydrogen.  Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eqe839ER

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.

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

Collaborative action for Aviation decarbonisation! Next week on the 30th April, Managing Director Jörg Feist will be attending the Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum (WEET), run by Westminster Forum Projects (WFP) which has its origins in the UK national Parliament, but its work now extends to policy decided in UK devolved Parliaments and Assemblies, the Oireachtas, and the European Commission and Parliament. The session is titled ‘Next steps for aviation decarbonisation in the UK’ and will examine priorities for delivering net zero aviation and implications for industry and include further sessions to discuss priorities for research & development including in carbon mitigation and innovative methods to reduce aviation emissions. Thermal management of components in the hot sections of jet engines is critical to the development of more efficient engines and therefore to the delivery of the industry’s ambitious emissions reductions targets. If you are in the aerospace sector and would like to discuss any heat transfer requirements and to learn the potential benefits from using SCS’s novel high resolution thermal mapping technology that can be used in extreme environments inside gas turbines and jet engines, get in touch today at enquiries@sensorcoatings.com and take a look at the website for more information at www.sensorcoatings.com #aerospace #netzero #carbonemissions #ASME #TurboExpo24 #turboexpo #asmeturboexpo #AmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers #ASMEIGTI #ASMEInternational #heattransfer #thermalanalysis #temperaturemeasurement #SCS #sensorcoatingsystems #powergeneration #aerospace #automotive