ZeroAvia and Loganair sign MoU for hydrogen-electric engine adoption

ZeroAvia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Loganair at Paris Air Show to collaborate on the development and potential adoption of hydrogen-electric engines. ZeroAvia is currently developing a range of sustainable propulsion solutions, including a 600 hydrogen-electric powertrain for Cessna Caravans and other 10-20 seat aircraft, which includes the Twin Otter, one of Loganair's aircraft types. The company is also developing a modular ZA2000 engine for 40-80 seat aircraft, such as ATR turboprops, which also feature in Loganair's fleet.

The announcement follows the recent news that ZeroAvia would be establishing a hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing centre near Glasgow Airport. "It is hard not to be impressed by Luke and team's dedication and passion for delivering crucial connectivity to its customers," said Val Miftakhov, Founder and CEO, ZeroAvia. "Loganair's route network lends itself very well to adoption of both our ZA600 and ZA2000 engine technology post certification, so hopefully this can be the start of a long-lasting customer relationship for ZeroAvia, and cleaner transport for passengers in Scotland and the UK." "The recent commitments made by ZeroAvia to bring their hydrogen fuel-cell manufacturing centre to Glasgow, and the strong engagement between our senior teams, has made this next step entirely possible and logical," commented Luke Farajallah, CEO, Loganair. "The future of sustainable flight will rely on companies like ZeroAvia and Loganair to be the pioneers of new technology, and we see the work being undertaken by Val and the team as being incredibly inspiring and realistic when set against our own work and ambitious targets in this space.

We truly believe the Loganair fleet and network to be the perfect airline/geography combination when considering the ZeroAvia product suite and we look forward to working together to provide a greener future."

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