Hydrogen Propulsion Moves Up Into Regional Jets

Graham Warwick December 17, 2021
ZeroAvia CRJ
The CRJ’s aft-mounted turbofans will be replaced by hydrogen-electric-powered pusher propellers.
Credit: ZeroAvia
ZeroAvia has secured investments from United Airlines and Alaska Air Group to help fund development of hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for retrofit to large regional airlines. The startup has also signed agreements with Dash 8 manufacturer De Havilland Canada and Bombardier CRJ support company...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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