ZeroAvia Expands Hydrogen Operations in Scotland for Aviation Innovation
Key Ideas
  • ZeroAvia establishes a Hydrogen Centre of Excellence in Scotland for manufacturing operations and advanced fuel cell production, supported by significant funding.
  • The UK government and private investors have contributed over £278.5m in funding to ZeroAvia for the development of hydrogen-electric technology.
  • ZeroAvia has achieved significant milestones, including flying the world's first hydrogen-electric commercial scale aircraft, and is advancing certification for larger fuel cell aircraft engines.
  • Scotland plays a pivotal role in driving the aviation industry's transformation towards cleaner flights and better experiences through innovative hydrogen propulsion systems.
ZeroAvia, a leader in hydrogen-electric aviation technology, is expanding its operations in Scotland with the establishment of a Hydrogen Centre of Excellence at AMIDS. This center will focus on powertrain production, testing, and manufacturing advanced high-temperature PEM fuel cell stacks. Supported by a £9m grant from Scottish Enterprise and significant investments from the Scottish National Investment Bank and the UK National Wealth Fund, ZeroAvia aims to drive hydrogen innovation in aviation. The company has received over £278.5m in funding from the UK government and private investors to develop hydrogen-electric technology, with plans to produce fuel cells for larger aircraft in Glasgow. ZeroAvia has achieved notable milestones, such as flying the world's first hydrogen-electric commercial scale aircraft and doubling power output for larger aircraft. Val Miftakhov, ZeroAvia's CEO, emphasizes the transformative impact of hydrogen propulsion on the aviation industry, with Scotland playing a key role in this technological advancement.
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