Californian firm ZeroAvia has revealed plans to commercialise its green hydrogen-fuelled electric aviation powertrain in 2022, initially focusing on short-haul 500-mile regional flights. According to available information, the aircraft is the largest to fly without any emissions and support from fossil fuels. The company says it will be able to achieve a range of up to 500 miles with an all-electric engine that uses hydrogen as fuel. The drivetrain will be leased to customers, who will pay by the hour.
Californian firm ZeroAvia has revealed plans to commercialise its green hydrogen-fuelled electric aviation powertrain in 2022, initially focusing on short-haul 500-mile regional flights. According to available information, the aircraft is the largest to fly without any emissions and support from fossil fuels. ZeroAvia said the prototype would cost around half as much to fly as a conventional plane, and added the electric powertrain had applications across a range of aircraft and sectors, including cargo, air taxi and agriculture. The drivetrain will be leased to customers, who will pay by the hour.