If they represent a means of rapid transport, current planes are particularly polluting.

According to the International Energy Agency, carbon dioxide emissions from aviation have risen sharply over the past two decades and account for around 2.8% of global CO2 emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels.

Alternatives are therefore being developed in order to offer greener solutions.

This is particularly the case of the manufacturer of electric hydrogen planes ZeroAvia, which aims to offer a 100% green way of moving in the air.

To this end, the manufacturer signed an agreement this week with the airport companies Royal Schiphol Group, the Rotterdam foundation The Hague Innovation Airport (RHIA) and Rotterdam airport.

The agreement aims to set a timetable for the launch of the first zero-emission commercial passenger flights between the UK and the Netherlands by 2024.

Development is still in progress

So far, ZeroAvia has successfully completed more than 35 hydrogen and electric propulsion system test flights in the Piper M-Series aircraft. The Piper aircraft has a capacity of six passengers.

The company is also working on converting a 19-seater Dornier 228 to use the company's 600 kW hydrogen propulsion system.

Test flights are planned for the next few months.

According to Hiro Yamamoto, President and CEO of the MHIRJ, the development of aeronautics requires a reassessment of their environmental impact and the implementation of new technologies to achieve the objectives of reducing carbon emissions: “We work with innovators in propulsion to make sure we are at the forefront of these developments. Regional aircraft are essential for keeping small communities and regions connected and are also able to quickly adopt new technologies. Therefore, it is a logical place to start this development and we are proud to be part of this innovative solution. "

Along with this agreement, ZeroAvia has also established a partnership with the Alaska Air Group on the development of a hydrogen-electric propulsion system that will be implemented in a 76-seat aircraft.

When completed, this powertrain is expected to deliver 2,000 to 5,000 kW and a range of 800 km.

“Boarding a zero-emission flight from Rotterdam to London is just the start of green aviation,” Rotterdam Airport President Ron Louwerse concludes.

“This will only be possible by promoting innovation in the sector.

With the Netherlands as a proving ground for aviation, we are strengthening our competitive position and our knowledge base.

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