ZeroAvia has recently secured nine additional patents that are crucial to its strategy for scaling hydrogen-electric engines to power large regional aircraft. These patents bring the company's total to 45, all focused on hydrogen and electric aviation technologies. One key patent covers an integrated hydrogen-electric engine designed for regional aircraft platforms, supporting the development of a modular hydrogen-electric engine in the multi-megawatt range. Another patent focuses on fuel cell systems with higher specific power, achieved through novel coatings for aluminium bipolar plates. This innovation enables higher-temperature operations and reduces degradation. Additionally, patents related to cryogenic storage systems, thermal regulation for fuel cells, and catalysts incorporating platinum nanoparticles have been approved. ZeroAvia's CEO, Val Miftakhov, highlights the accelerating field of innovation in hydrogen propulsion systems, emphasizing the opportunities for clean and efficient air travel. ZeroAvia's intellectual property portfolio now includes essential engine subsystems and various aircraft integration elements. With a focus on a cleaner future, ZeroAvia is positioning itself as a technology leader in the hydrogen aviation space. Future steps for the company involve demonstration flights, regulatory engagement, and collaboration with aircraft OEMs.