Edmonton International Airport Joins H2CanFly Consortium for Sustainable Aviation Innovation
Key Ideas
  • Edmonton International Airport (YEG) has partnered with H2CanFly to advance hydrogen and sustainable aviation technologies, supporting Canada's decarbonisation journey.
  • YEG, located in a prominent hydrogen production region, is expanding its hydrogen hub to demonstrate and deploy hydrogen technologies for aviation, aligning with H2CanFly's goals.
  • As part of H2CanFly, YEG will contribute technical expertise and resources to promote hydrogen-powered aircraft and infrastructure development, aiming to reduce emissions and achieve net-zero goals.
  • With over 50 partners, including industry leaders like Airbus and CAE, H2CanFly is driving infrastructure development, research, and training to accelerate Canada's clean energy and hydrogen aviation future.
Edmonton International Airport (YEG), Canada's largest airport by land size and home to the country's first airport-based hydrogen hub, has joined the H2CanFly/H2CanadaEnvol consortium to advance hydrogen and sustainable aviation technologies. Situated in Edmonton, Alberta, a significant hydrogen production region, YEG is expanding its hydrogen hub to support the practical demonstration and deployment of hydrogen technologies. By aligning with H2CanFly, YEG aims to contribute its expertise to facilitate the use of hydrogen-powered aircraft and infrastructure development. The H2CanFly consortium, a collaborative Canadian initiative, focuses on accelerating hydrogen and electrification technologies in the aerospace sector to achieve net-zero emissions. YEG's president and CEO, Myron Keehn, expressed the airport's commitment to sustainable aviation and clean energy innovation. With more than 50 partners, including industry giants like Airbus and CAE, H2CanFly is driving infrastructure development, research, and training to support Canada's clean energy and hydrogen aviation future. YEG's involvement in this consortium and commitment to transitioning to net-zero emissions by 2050 demonstrate its dedication to driving meaningful change in the aviation sector.
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