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ZeroAvia Secures FAA Green Light for Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion
ZeroAvia Secures FAA Green Light for Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion
FAA approval of the 600kW electric propulsion system marks a key step toward hydrogen-powered flight.
Zagdaily.com | Athena Browning | Feb 3, 2025
ZeroAvia, a hydro-electric technology company, has received a G-1 Issue Paper (Stage 2) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its 600kW electric propulsion system (EPS).
This regulatory milestone confirms the certification basis for the EPS, bringing ZeroAvia closer to commercial deployment of its hydrogen-electric technology.
The 600kW EPS is a core component of ZeroAvia’s ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain, designed for aircraft with up to 20 seats. The company has already flight-tested a prototype in the UK aboard a Dornier 228 and is working with Textron Aviation to certify the powertrain for the Cessna Grand Caravan. The FAA approval sets the foundation for full certification, which will also be pursued with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
“This is a critical step on our path to certifying and delivering hydrogen-electric propulsion,” said Val Miftakhov, Founder and CEO of ZeroAvia. “Achieving a first certification will be a monumental achievement for our team and the aviation industry, unlocking clean, efficient, and affordable air transport worldwide.”...more
https://zagdaily.com/zag-air/zeroavia-secures-faa-green-light-for-hydrogen-electric-propulsion/
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The caption:
Figure 1. Global current sources of H2 production (a), and H2 consumption sectors (b).
Progress on Catalyst Development for the Steam Reforming of Biomass and Waste Plastics Pyrolysis Volatiles: A Review Laura Santamaria, Gartzen Lopez, Enara Fernandez, Maria Cortazar, Aitor Arregi, Martin Olazar, and Javier Bilbao, Energy & Fuels 2021 35 (21), 17051-17084]
I referred to this graphic, and reproduced it, discussing a paper in the journal I discussed above here: The current sources and uses of hydrogen.
Of course, this is from the scientific literature, something that advocates clearly aren't, since they are clueless about the laws of thermodynamics.
The "race" for hydrogen is a race for fossil fuel marketeers to greenwash fossil fuels.