ZeroAvia and FlightSafety International Collaborate on Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Training Program
Key Ideas
  • ZeroAvia and FlightSafety International sign MOU to develop training resources for hydrogen-electric aircraft, aiming to accelerate industry adoption post-certification.
  • Partnership involves creating flight simulators and digital learning platforms to enhance pilot and maintenance technician preparedness for fuel cell electric aircraft.
  • ZeroAvia's experience with hydrogen-electric aircraft testing and airport operations, along with FlightSafety's aviation training expertise, position them as ideal partners for this initiative.
  • ZeroAvia targets the entry-in-service of its ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain within the next two years, with over 2,000 engine pre-orders from major airlines.
ZeroAvia has entered a partnership with FlightSafety International to develop training resources for pilots and maintenance technicians in anticipation of the certification and market entry of hydrogen-electric propulsion technologies in aviation. The collaboration aims to equip the industry with the necessary skills and knowledge for the eventual adoption of fuel cell electric aircraft. ZeroAvia's experience in flight testing a 19-seat hydrogen-electric testbed and working on hydrogen-related airport ground operations complements FlightSafety International's history of providing safety-focused aviation training. ZeroAvia's recent achievement of an FAA G-1 issue paper for its 600kW electric propulsion system paves the way for the development of the ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain, expected to be operational within the next two years. The company has garnered significant interest from major airlines, with over 2,000 engine pre-orders already secured. Both companies expressed confidence in each other's capabilities, with ZeroAvia emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships in preparing customers for the transition to cleaner aviation technologies. FlightSafety International reaffirmed its commitment to advancing aviation safety and highlighted its role in creating training programs that promote confidence in the operation of zero-emission engines. ZeroAvia's focus on developing hydrogen-electric engines for existing commercial aircraft segments and FlightSafety International's dedication to elevating safety standards in aviation position the collaboration as a significant step towards a more sustainable and innovative future of air travel.
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