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Hydrogen-powered aviation

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Aircraft propulsion system using hydrogen fuel cells instead of conventional jet fuel or battery-electric systems. This technology is being demonstrated in the conversion of ATR 72 regional aircraft.

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Plug Power
Hydrogen supply chain solutions
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Universal Hydrogen
Hydrogen aviation solutions
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Washington
Washington
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Hydrogen Airplane Flight Test Campaign
A two-year flight test campaign conducted by Plug Power and Universal Hydrogen to demonstrate hydrogen-powered aviation technology, culminating in the conversion of ATR 72 regional aircraft to hydrogen power for passenger service.
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Grant County International Airport
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ProGen Fuel Cells
Hydrogen fuel cell technology developed by Plug Power for powering aircraft. The ProGen fuel cells enable greater range, lower weight, and reduced costs compared to battery alternatives while producing zero carbon emissions.
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ATR 72 Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft
Regional aircraft converted to run on hydrogen power using Plug Power's ProGen fuel cells. Expected to enter passenger service by 2025 as part of the flight test campaign.
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Andy Marsh
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Plug Power and Universal Hydrogen Flight Test of Hydrogen Airplane

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