What Happened
Industry Shifts Focus to Prove Technology on Regional Jets
The first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft may be smaller than initially anticipated, as the industry shifts its focus to proving the technology on smaller, regional jets. Despite advancements in liquid hydrogen and fuel-cell power density, the expected route to market has changed, with companies like H2FLY and ZeroAvia working on smaller-scale projects. The industry is now prioritizing the development of reliable and efficient propulsion systems, as well as the infrastructure needed to support them, according to Leeham News.