The UK engineering business GKN Aerospace has teamed up with a Dutch Airbus-led consortium for the ICEFlight project, which aims to develop cryogenic and electrical systems for hydrogen-powered aircraft. This initiative, part of the Dutch 'Luchtvaart in Transiti' programme, will focus on utilizing liquid hydrogen as both fuel and coolant to support next-generation electric flight technologies, particularly superconducting systems that improve efficiency and reduce weight in aircraft power systems. The project, co-funded by the Dutch National Growth Fund, involves various players from the Dutch aerospace sector to advance critical cryogenic technologies required for zero-emission flight. GKN Aerospace will concentrate on enhancing cryogenic cooling and power distribution systems capable of operating under extreme conditions, leveraging its expertise in hydrogen propulsion and aircraft electrification. Superconductors hold promise in not only reducing weight and improving efficiency but also enabling potential applications like magnetic levitation for increased speeds. Airbus envisions that superconducting propulsion systems could be significantly lighter than traditional alternatives, with NASA research indicating notable fuel burn reductions. The ICEFlight project, coordinated by Airbus, is part of the Airbus Tech Hub initiatives designed to expedite disruptive aerospace technologies. It aims to not only mature key technologies but also establish new testing facilities in the Netherlands to validate the performance and reliability of cryogenic systems, supporting the development of superconducting and hyperconducting systems for aviation and other high-performance sectors. By the project's conclusion, the Dutch supply chain is expected to deliver a cryogenic cooling system and electrical distribution network tailored for hydrogen-electric aircraft, marking a significant step towards sustainable aviation.