A Vancouver-based aviation consortium, Canadian Advanced Air Mobility, has achieved a groundbreaking feat by conducting the first piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight in Canada. The experimental flight, carried out at the Bromont airport in Quebec, showcased the helicopter hovering for over three minutes with 90% of its energy derived from hydrogen fuel cells. The success of the flight, under pilot Ric Webb and with Transport Canada's permit, has been hailed as a significant step in sustainable aviation. The consortium, led by Executive Director JR Hammond, views hydrogen as a key component to revolutionize the aviation industry due to its eco-friendly nature - producing only water vapor as emissions. Hammond emphasizes the importance of this achievement in shaping the global future of zero-emission air mobility. With plans to expand to longer distance flights and commercial operations by 2028, the consortium is optimistic about hydrogen's potential to offer a sustainable energy source for the aviation sector. The successful test flight signifies not only technological advancement but also a shift towards environmentally conscious air travel, with Canada leading the way in embracing hydrogen as a cleaner energy alternative for aviation.