Startup Sirius Unveils Hydrogen-Electric VTOL Business Jet

Graham Warwick December 19, 2023

Liquid hydrogen and high-temperature fuel cells power tilting ducted fans on the VTOL Sirius Jet.

Credit: Sirius Aircraft
Swiss startup Sirius Aviation has revealed its concept for a hydrogen-electric ducted-fan business aircraft designed to take off and land vertically and carry five passengers up to 1,150 nm. Founded in 2021 and based in Zurich, the startup plans to unveil a propulsion system ground demonstrator at...
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