ZeroAvia and Loganair Collaborate on Hydrogen-Electric Engine Development at Paris Air Show
Key Ideas
- ZeroAvia and Loganair sign MoU at Paris Air Show to work on hydrogen-electric engines for sustainable aviation solutions.
- ZeroAvia's ZA600 engine for 10-20 seat aircraft, including Loganair's Twin Otter, and ZA2000 engine for 40-80 seat aircraft like ATR turboprops are under development.
- ZeroAvia to establish hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing center near Glasgow Airport.
- Both companies express enthusiasm for future collaboration to provide cleaner transport and pioneer new technology for sustainable flight.
At the Paris Air Show, ZeroAvia and Loganair have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on the development and potential adoption of hydrogen-electric engines. ZeroAvia is focused on creating sustainable propulsion solutions and is currently working on a 600 hydrogen-electric powertrain for smaller aircraft like the Cessna Caravans and the Twin Otter, which is part of Loganair's fleet. Additionally, they are developing a modular ZA2000 engine tailored for larger aircraft such as ATR turboprops, also in use by Loganair. ZeroAvia's commitment to establishing a hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing center near Glasgow Airport has set the stage for this collaboration. Both Val Miftakhov, the Founder and CEO of ZeroAvia, and Luke Farajallah, the CEO of Loganair, have expressed excitement about the partnership. They believe that the future of sustainable flight hinges on such innovative initiatives and are optimistic about the potential for a long-lasting relationship to provide greener transport options for passengers in Scotland and the UK.