(05 August 2022, 12:35 +07)
American Airlines has confirmed that it has
invested an undisclosed amount in ZeroAvia, a company developing
hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation.
The airline has also signed a MOU
that provides American with the opportunity to
order up to 100 engines from ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric
powertrain development program.
The engines are intended to power
regional jet aircraft with zero emissions.
ZeroAvia
“Our investment
in ZeroAvia’s emerging hydrogen-electric engine technology has the
potential to play a key role in the future of sustainable aviation,” said Derek Kerr, American’s Chief Financial Officer.
“We are excited to contribute to this industry development and
look forward to exploring how these engines can support the future
of our airline as we build American Airlines to thrive forever.”
ZeroAvia is working to achieve certain type certifications of
its innovative propulsion technology that will pave the way for
the engines to be incorporated into the regional jet market in the
future.
The ZA2000-RJ powertrain is anticipated to enable
passengers to fly in zero-emission regional jets as early as the
late 2020s.
“Having support from the world’s largest
airline is a strong indication of the progress we’re making on the
development of hydrogen-electric, zero-emission flight,” said
ZeroAvia Founder and CEO, Val Miftakhov. “We are focused on
delivering sustainable travel, and are delighted that American, a
visionary leader in the industry, sees ZeroAvia as a part of the
future of aviation.”
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