Hydrogen Fuel Cells Offer Near-Term Path To Zero-Emission Aviation

ZeroAvia’s Piper M350 testbed
ZeroAvia’s Piper M350 testbed has a 260-kW motor powered by automotive fuel cells—the next step is a PT6A-sized 600-kW system.
Credit: ZeroAvia
Flying a circuit of Cranfield Airport on a windy English day, ZeroAvia’s Piper M350 testbed on Sept. 24 established an aviation milestone, the six-seater becoming the largest aircraft yet to fly on hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion. Automotive fuel cells are providing the starting point Higher power...

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