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Hydrogen fuel cells are challenging hybrid-electric propulsion systems as an option to decarbonize short-haul commercial aviation. Hydrogen propulsion pioneer Zero-Avia has secured funding to begin developing a power train for 50-seat-plus regional aircraft, and a UK project to retrofit the nine-passenger Britten--Norman Islander has switched to fuel cells from hybrid electric. Access exclusive subscriber-only coverage as new funding for ZeroAvia kicks off hydrogen propulsion development for 50-seaters as UK’s 9-passenger project switches to fuel cells. Plus every subscriber has access to our eBook library, featuring updates in supersonics, manned and unmanned innovation in aviation, the renaissance of high-speed air travel, the legends behind the world's first wide-body jet, emerging technologies making their way into the MRO market, technological developments for new satellites & the next generation of space start-ups and the most pressing issues facing military pilots today. Subscribe today and receive all of this plus exclusive online access at aviationweek.com | SUBSCRIBE NOW | | Credit: Cranfield Aerospace Solutions |
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