ZeroAvia get UK Approval To Begin Testing Hydrogen Powered Engines – AirlineGeeks.com

[ News ]January 2, 2023 2:30 pm ETBy Taylor GuglielminoZeroAvia get UK Approval To Begin Testing Hydrogen Powered EnginesThe United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority granted ZeroAvia permission to start testing its retrofitted Dornier 228 aircraft. The plane is now equipped with prototype hydrogen-powered engines.“Earning our full Part 21 permit to fly with the CAA is a critical milestone as we develop a zero-emission aviation propulsion system that will be the most environmental and economical solution to the industry’s climate impact. We’re going to be starting 2023 in the best way possible, by demonstrating through flight that true zero-emission commercial flight is much closer than many think.” Founder and CEO of ZeroAvia Val Mifthakov said in a company statement.The company will begin test flights with their Dornier 228 as early as January and it will be the largest…

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