The ES1000, from Beijing-based manufacturer Yifei Aviation Technology, uses distributed hybrid-electric propulsion and blown lift for short takeoff and landing.
A handful of startups are betting that more efficient electric and hybrid propulsion will open up new markets around the world for water-based aviation.
Tests of a liquid hydrogen fuel system by MTU Aero Engines validate that a defined mass flow of preconditioned hydrogen can be fed safely into a fuel cell.
As the Swedish hybrid-electric startup takes a step toward flying a prototype of its regional aircraft, the road to certification remains long and risky.
