Overview
- Under the MoU, the partners will explore equipping the Airlander 10 with four ZeroAvia ZA600 hydrogen‑electric powertrains for zero in‑flight emissions.
- The Airlander 10 combines helium lift, aerodynamic lift and vectored thrust, offering a 10‑ton payload, up to 4,000 nm range and multi‑day endurance without a traditional runway.
- HAV plans initial Airlander 10 units with four diesel engines that it says cut emissions versus comparable aircraft by up to about 90%, with a hydrogen‑electric variant pursued for full zero‑emission operations.
- ZeroAvia reports ZA600 flight testing on a 19‑seat prototype and ongoing certification work with the CAA and FAA, along with hundreds of preorders from operators.
- Separately, ZeroAvia secured a €21.4 million EU Innovation Fund grant to retrofit 15 Cessna Caravans and build hydrogen refueling at 15 Norwegian airports for planned 2028 operations, while HAV advances a Doncaster build site and targets production ramp from 2030.