Horizon Aircraft; ZeroAvia Collaboration To Spawn Hydrogen-electric Powered Craft We know ZeroAvia and Horizon Aircraft in their respective exploits in the Hydrogen propulsion and electric eVTOL spaces respectively. These two companies have now agreed to join forces in the creation of hydrogen-electric vertical take off and landing aircraft. Horizon already have their Cavorite X7 eVTOL and ZeroAvia has been actively testing a Dornier 228 testbed. That has now become largest aircraft to be powered by a hydrogen-electric engine.
Val Miftakhov, Founder & CEO of ZeroAvia, said: "More and more eVTOL companies are looking to hydrogen-electric propulsion as the breakthrough that can extend range potential and durability of electric propulsion systems. Horizon Aircraft has developed an exciting application and performed successful prototype testing, and they are taking another leadership step in exploring hydrogen as a potential propulsion option for the Cavorite X7."
The planned collaboration with ZeroAvia represents an innovative move forward for Horizon Aircraft as it considers all operational and practical technologies. The company is developing strong aerospace partnerships while building momentum towards certification and commercial readiness. One of the issues with the past and even current eVTOL sector is with the state of the current battery tech. Current battery technology limits the endurance that eVTOLs have. Pairing that with hydrogen could theoretically increase the range/endurance of these types of short-range aircraft.
"We are a company that continues to focus on what is best for operators of our aircraft. We have been impressed with ZeroAvia's recent flight demonstrations of hydrogen-electric propulsion systems and the company’s traction with regulators. We are thankful for the opportunity to explore hydrogen solutions for the regional air mobility market which could develop into a viable solution to deliver clean, fast, and highly-efficient air travel," said Brandon Robinson, CEO and Co-founder at Horizon Aircraft. For more information: ZeroAvia U.S 90 Skylane Dr, Hangar 1, Hollister, CA 95023 www.zeroavia.com ***
