Hydrogen-Powered Airliner Finalists Emerge From UK’s FlyZero

Guy Norris Graham Warwick March 24, 2022
hydrogen-powered ATR 72 concept
A hydrogen-powered ATR 72-size regional airliner could incorporate a storage system to prevent water emissions from fuel cells spilling onto runways.
Credit: Aerospace Technology Institute concept
A recommendation to prioritize the ambitious development of a hydrogen-fueled midsize airliner for entry into service in the early 2030s has emerged from the UK government-funded FlyZero project to help speed the introduction of zero-emission commercial aircraft. After developing three aircraft...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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