£84m boost for tech to power a green aviation revolution Three R&D projects in the UK aerospace industry have won funding from the government, securing nearly 5,000 jobs. The winning projects represent a total investment of £84.6 million – half…
WEAF launches its first Virtual Hydrogen Summit The West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) are delighted to launch their first Virtual Hydrogen Summit. Within the UK there is a growing focus on the development of Green technologies.…
Preparing for a hydrogen-fuelled future Paul Adams, director and aerospace & defence sector specialist at top-20 management consultancy, Vendigital examines hydrogen’s potential for transforming the sustainability of modern air travel, and the practical challenges that…
ZeroAvia secures funding for hydrogen-electric aircraft ZeroAvia has secured £12.3 million in government funding through the ATI Programme to deliver a breakthrough 19-seat hydrogen-electric powered aircraft that is market-ready by 2023. The UK government grant for…
WEAF announces first Virtual Hydrogen Summit The West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) has announced it is to launch its first Virtual Hydrogen Summit. Within the UK there is a growing focus on the development of…
Watch: World's first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft The first hydrogen fuel cell powered flight of a commercial-grade aircraft has taken place in Cranfield. ZeroAvia, a leading innovator in decarbonising commercial aviation, completed the flight with a Piper…