GKN Aerospace CTO to Lead Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance in UK
Key Ideas
- Russ Dunn appointed as chair of Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance, succeeding Johan Lundgren of EasyJet.
- HIA's milestone report highlights steps and timeline for UK government and industry to become a hydrogen aviation leader.
- GKN Aerospace actively involved in developing hydrogen-powered flight technologies, including a 2MW-class fuel cell powertrain project.
- HIA members include key industry players like Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and ZeroAvia, emphasizing collaboration for decarbonization and zero-emission flight.
GKN Aerospace's chief technology officer, Russ Dunn, has taken the helm as the chair of the Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance (HIA) in the UK, succeeding Johan Lundgren from EasyJet. HIA, formed in 2023, recently released its milestone report detailing the necessary steps for the UK to establish itself as a leader in hydrogen aviation. The focus for 2025 is on key areas identified in the report, especially enhancing skills and airport infrastructure to facilitate the hydrogen transition. GKN Aerospace is actively engaged in exploring various technologies for hydrogen-powered flight and has initiated a project, supported by the UK government, to develop a 2MW-class fuel cell powertrain with plans for flight testing. The alliance includes prominent members like Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and ZeroAvia, indicating strong industry collaboration towards decarbonization and zero-emission flight initiatives.