Hydrogen fuel cell usage in smaller aircraft

Airline

Airline

An engine that burns hydrogen as fuel, emitting only water vapor, while mirroring traditional internal combustion principles.

An aircraft propulsion system that uses hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity for electric motors.

Devices that convert chemical energy from a fuel into electricity through an electrochemical reaction, producing minimal emissions.

California

United Kingdom

Project between ZeroAvia and Alaska Airlines to develop the world's largest zero emissions aircraft.

Airbus' roadmap for developing zero-emission commercial aircraft.

Universal Hydrogen is developing hydrogen planes, aiming for market entry with small aircraft by 2025 and larger ones later, and plans to release a conversion kit in late 2025.

An airliner successfully flown powered by hydrogen in 1988.