The UK government has awarded a grant of £10.8 million to ZeroAvia and its consortium partners to develop a Liquid Hydrogen Management System for aviation. The project, named Liquid Hydrogen System Integration & Flight Test (LH-SIFT), aims to create a lightweight metallic tank design and supporting systems for liquid hydrogen storage and distribution. This system will be integrated into a Dornier 228 aircraft for flight tests, with a focus on accelerating advancements in liquid hydrogen (LH2) technologies. ZeroAvia, supported by partners like Green Resource Engineering and Gas & Liquid Controls, is working on developing fill, feed, vent, and vaporiser systems for the LH2 management system. The project aims to establish a commercial airframe test bed for liquid hydrogen flight, advancing the certification of a 600-kilowatt hydrogen-electric powertrain for small aircraft. In addition to storage technology at cryogenic temperatures, ZeroAvia is also investing in liquid hydrogen technology to enhance the energy density of aircraft, aiding in zero-emission capabilities. James McMicking, the chief strategy officer at ZeroAvia, highlighted the necessity of liquid hydrogen for larger zero-emission aircraft and its potential to scale zero-emission aircraft technology and support hydrogen airport infrastructure. Sarah Jones, the UK's government industry minister, expressed support for the aerospace sector's growth and emphasized how the investment in the project aligns with the country's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This project is seen as a driver of innovation in the aerospace sector, contributing to the UK's advanced manufacturing and defense industries, potentially creating new high-skilled jobs in the country.