Horizon Aircraft and ZeroAvia have confirmed plans to work together on exploring hydrogen-electric propulsion for regional vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

A UK mandate for use of the fuel - which can reduce lifecycle emissions by 80% over traditional fuels - is expected to account for 10% of demand by 2030, and 22% by 2040.

In 2028, aviation icon and sustainability leader Bertrand Piccard will make a ‘round-the-world, zero-emissions flight to demonstrate the viability of carbon-free aviation. Learn more about his plans.

The university and three others aim to replace convention aviation fuel with hydrogen, which produces no carbon emissions when combusted, emitting only water.

The company and consortium partners will undertake a £10.8m project to develop a system for powering a zero-emission aircraft.

Vertical Aerospace and Bristow Group will help city leaders to launch services without building operational infrastructure from scratch.

The advocacy campaign is growing and amplifying its message about the sector’s societal contributions, including sustainability leadership.

“Zero-emission aviation leader will launch a Hydrogen Centre of Excellence and major manufacturing facility close to Glasgow Airport”

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