First Practical Zero Emission Aviation Powertrain | USA & UK | ZeroAvia
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The future of flight is renewable hydrogen
From 20 seat regional trips to over 100 seat long-distance flights, ZeroAvia enables scalable, sustainable aviation by replacing conventional engines with hydrogen-electric powertrains.
Today, aviation is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions
By 2050, its share of climate impact is expected to be 25-50%. This is why regulators worldwide are pushing for green aviation and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 .
Climate is affected by other substances emitted by aircraft
Significant amounts of NOX, contrails, and particulates matter have a specific warming effect of its own. Released at high altitudes, aviation emissions have 2–4x the impact of comparable ground source emissions. Overall, they amplify the climate impact of aviation, and are mostly overlooked by the industry.
INDUCED CLOUDINESS OZONE CONTRAILS SOOT WATER VAPOUR
Hydrogen-electric propulsion is the only way to scale sustainable aviation for commercial use
With up to 30 times higher specific energy and lower cycling costs than lithium-ion batteries, and numerous advantages over all other decarbonisation solutions, hydrogen-electric powertrains are the only viable, scalable solution for zero-emission aviation.
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​A number of hydrogen's properties make it safer to handle and use than the fuels commonly used today
Department of Energy
Hydrogen-electric is the best option for long-term transition to clean aviation
Hydrogen-electric powertrains offer a long range , lower fuel and maintenance costs , and zero emissions
Hydrogen-electric powertrains are not only the best way to decarbonize, but are a superior propulsion system overall.
90% LOWER
life cycle emissions compared to turbines
60% LOWER
powertrain operating costs compared to turbines
75% LOWER
hourly maintenance costs
50% IN 2024 Â Â 100% IN 2026
range compared to that of the standard turboprop engines with the same payload
The first practical hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation solution
ZeroAvia’s novel hydrogen-electric powertrain replaces traditional engines on existing fixed wing aircraft, simplifying regulatory issues and reducing time to market.
Zero-emission aviation starts with green hydrogen
Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis and stored at or near airports, to reduce transportation costs that traditionally drive up the price of hydrogen. The electrolyzers are powered by locally generated renewable energy.
Green hydrogen powers electric propulsion using the fuel cells
Renewable hydrogen stored in tanks is converted to electricity in flight using a fuel cell, which then powers the electric motors.
Hydrogen can be safer than conventional jet fuels
Non-toxic hydrogen and compressed gas storage is more reliable with less severe consequences in the event of failure. Compressed hydrogen tank integrity is superior to conventional liquid fuel tanks. Also, hydrogen has a lower radiant heat than conventional gasoline.
14 X
lighter than air, hydrogen dissipates quickly, unlike liquid fuel vapors
2–3 X
gasoline is more flammable than hydrogen when in the air
18 X
more oxygen concentration required for hydrogen to ignite than gasoline
50 YEARS
safe hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and use in the American industrial sector
ZeroAvia’s powertrain repowers existing airframe models
We work with certified fixed-wing airframe models to retrofit and linefit, simplifying regulatory issues and reducing time to market.
Powertrain Timeline
2025
9–19 seats 300 NM range First commercial offering
2027
40–80 seats
1,000 NM range
2029
​ 100–200 seats 2,000 NM range
2032
​ 200 seats 3,000 NM range
2040
​ 200+ seats 5,000 NM range
June 23, 2023
ZeroAvia named as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies 2023!
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California-Based Air Cahana Places 250 Engine Order with ZeroAvia
Jun 22, 2023
ZeroAvia Forges Path to Hydrogen-Electric Regional Jets with MHIRJ
Jun 19, 2023
Green Aerolease signs an agreement with ZeroAvia for implementing Hydrogen-Electric Engines
Jun 21, 2023
ZeroAvia is exhibiting at the 54th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget
Jun 5, 2023
MONTE Signs Definitive Purchase Agreement for ZeroAvia Hydrogen-Electric Engines
Jun 20, 2023
Birmingham Airport and ZeroAvia explore plans for renewable hydrogen production
May 26, 2023
ZeroAvia in the News
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The future of flight is renewable hydrogen. From 20 seat regional trips to over 100 seat long-distance flights, ZeroAvia enables scalable, sustainable aviation by replacing conventional engines with hydrogen-electric powertrains. Today, aviation is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions. By 2050, its share of climate impact is expected to be 25-50%. This is why regulators worldwide are pushing for green aviation and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 . Climate is affected by other substances emitted by aircraft. Significant amounts of NOX, contrails, and particulates matter have a specific warming effect of its own. Released at high altitudes, aviation emissions have 2–4x the impact of comparable ground source emissions. Overall, they amplify the climate impact of aviation, and are mostly overlooked by the industry. INDUCED CLOUDINESS OZONE CONTRAILS SOOT WATER VAPOUR. Hydrogen-electric propulsion is the only way to scale sustainable aviation for commercial use. With up to 30 times higher specific energy and lower cycling costs than lithium-ion batteries, and numerous advantages over all other decarbonisation solutions, hydrogen-electric powertrains are the only viable, scalable solution for zero-emission aviation. “ ​A number of hydrogen's properties make it safer to handle and use than the fuels commonly used today. Department of Energy. Hydrogen-electric is the best option for long-term transition to clean aviation. Hydrogen-electric powertrains offer a long range , lower fuel and maintenance costs , and zero emissions. Hydrogen-electric powertrains are not only the best way to decarbonize, but are a superior propulsion system overall. 90% LOWER. life cycle emissions compared to turbines. 60% LOWER. powertrain operating costs compared to turbines. 75% LOWER. hourly maintenance costs. 50% IN 2024   100% IN 2026. range compared to that of the standard turboprop engines with the same payload. The first practical hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation solution. ZeroAvia’s novel hydrogen-electric powertrain replaces traditional engines on existing fixed wing aircraft, simplifying regulatory issues and reducing time to market. Zero-emission aviation starts with green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis and stored at or near airports, to reduce transportation costs that traditionally drive up the price of hydrogen. The electrolyzers are powered by locally generated renewable energy. Green hydrogen powers electric propulsion using the fuel cells. Renewable hydrogen stored in tanks is converted to electricity in flight using a fuel cell, which then powers the electric motors. Hydrogen can be safer than conventional jet fuels. Non-toxic hydrogen and compressed gas storage is more reliable with less severe consequences in the event of failure. Compressed hydrogen tank integrity is superior to conventional liquid fuel tanks. Also, hydrogen has a lower radiant heat than conventional gasoline. 14 X. lighter than air, hydrogen dissipates quickly, unlike liquid fuel vapors. 2–3 X. gasoline is more flammable than hydrogen when in the air. 18 X. more oxygen concentration required for hydrogen to ignite than gasoline. 50 YEARS. safe hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and use in the American industrial sector. ZeroAvia’s powertrain repowers existing airframe models. We work with certified fixed-wing airframe models to retrofit and linefit, simplifying regulatory issues and reducing time to market. Powertrain Timeline. 2025. 9–19 seats 300 NM range First commercial offering. 2027. 40–80 seats. 1,000 NM range. 2029. ​ 100–200 seats 2,000 NM range. 2032. ​ 200 seats 3,000 NM range. 2040. ​ 200+ seats 5,000 NM range. June 23, 2023. ZeroAvia named as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies 2023! 1. 2. 3. ... 140. 1. ... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. ... 140. California-Based Air Cahana Places 250 Engine Order with ZeroAvia. Jun 22, 2023. ZeroAvia Forges Path to Hydrogen-Electric Regional Jets with MHIRJ. Jun 19, 2023. Green Aerolease signs an agreement with ZeroAvia for implementing Hydrogen-Electric Engines. Jun 21, 2023. ZeroAvia is exhibiting at the 54th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget. Jun 5, 2023. MONTE Signs Definitive Purchase Agreement for ZeroAvia Hydrogen-Electric Engines. Jun 20, 2023. Birmingham Airport and ZeroAvia explore plans for renewable hydrogen production. May 26, 2023. ZeroAvia in the News.