Cranfield University and its industry partners in the UK have received a substantial £250m funding from the government to drive green aerospace projects. The investment, announced at the Paris Air Show by Industry Minister Sarah Jones, aims to boost growth in advanced manufacturing and defense, with a focus on hydrogen-enabled flight to reduce aviation carbon emissions. Professor Dame Helen Atkinson DBE FREng expressed enthusiasm, highlighting the potential transformative impact of hydrogen technologies on aviation emissions. Two key projects, DRAGONFLY and MACH2INE, are set to advance hydrogen technologies for zero-emissions aircraft. DRAGONFLY, in collaboration with Actuation Lab, will develop a specialized valve to control super-cold liquid hydrogen flow, while MACH2INE, with Darvick Ltd, aims to create machines for testing materials used in hydrogen-powered aircraft under extreme conditions. These initiatives leverage Cranfield's expertise in hydrogen power and materials science, further supported by the Cranfield Hydrogen Integration Incubator (CH2i), which provides a specialized ecosystem for advanced R&D in collaboration with industry. The projects signify a significant step towards cleaner aviation and accelerated validation of materials for hydrogen-powered aircraft. Overall, the investments and projects at Cranfield University demonstrate the UK's commitment to advancing hydrogen technologies and decarbonizing the aviation industry.