Tag: hydrogen-electric
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Cranfield Aerospace Solutions to supply 10 Modified Britten Norman Islanders to EVIA AERO
EVIA AERO – a company focusing on providing zero emissions sub-regional air services within Europe – and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions – a UK SME developing a hydrogen fuel cell conversion of the 9-seat Britten Norman Islander – in connection with a strategic collaboration have signed a letter of intent for ten, hydrogen fuel cell propelled,…
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easyJet partners with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions on development of zero-emission aircraft
We’ve covered the ongoing work by Cranfield Aerospace Solutions on Project Fresson a few days ago where they convert a Britten Normal BN-2 Islander for hydrogen electric flight. Now the company is doubling down on their efforts by announcing that they work with easyJet to support the development of its hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system…
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Project Fresson: Converting The BN-2 Islander For Hydrogen Electric Flight
There are multiple projects within the UK aviation landscape focusing on the transition to net zero emissions for commercial flight. Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) with Project FlyZero, the UK government with their Jet Zero Council and Project Fresson, a consortium led by Cranfield Aerospace Solutions which this article is all about. Project Fresson, named after…
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ZeroAvia Signs Memorandum of Understanding with De Havilland Canada to Develop Hydrogen-Electric Engine Program for Dash 8-400 Aircraft
ZeroAvia, the leading innovator in zero-emission aviation powertrains, and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) today announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a line-fit and retrofit program for De Havilland Canada’s aircraft models, using hydrogen-electric propulsion in both new and in-service aircraft. As part of…