Cranfield University and its industry partners have been awarded a share of £250m in funding from the UK Government to support green aerospace projects. The university's involvement in two key projects, Mach2ine and Dragonfly, showcases its expertise in hydrogen power and materials science. Mach2ine, in collaboration with Darvick, focuses on creating machines to test materials for hydrogen-powered aircraft under extreme conditions. These machines will assess materials at high temperatures, pressures, and forces, ensuring their safety and reliability for flight by accurately measuring hydrogen levels. On the other hand, Dragonfly, in partnership with Actuation Lab, is working on a special valve to regulate super-cold liquid hydrogen flow in future zero-emissions aircraft. The team will develop the valve, conduct prototype manufacturing, pressure and flow testing, and fatigue analysis to ensure compliance with regulations. Cranfield experts will create an innovative electric machine for precise valve control and will conduct material testing in hydrogen-exposed cryogenic environments. This project builds on a significant investment in hydrogen technologies for aviation at Cranfield, including the Cranfield Hydrogen Integration Incubator (CH2i), which aims to accelerate hydrogen-enabled flight and reduce aviation carbon emissions. Notable figures at the university emphasize the importance of cleaner aviation and the critical role of material testing in transitioning to hydrogen-powered flights. The projects at Cranfield are set to advance UK aerospace technology and provide repeatable hydrogen testing to validate materials across the aerospace supply chain and beyond.