Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. has obtained approval from Airbus to move forward with Phase Two of their collaborative endeavor aimed at optimizing Ion Pair™ Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) for hydrogen fuel cells in aviation. Building on the progress made in Phase One, the project seeks to further enhance MEA performance by exploring high-temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) MEAs to address thermal management challenges in aviation fuel cell applications. This innovative approach is expected to increase performance, passenger capacity, and range compared to traditional low-temperature fuel cell stack technology. Advent Technologies believes that high-temperature PEM technology can not only benefit aviation but also have applications in heavy-duty trucks, automotive, and marine industries. The collaboration between Advent and Airbus involves investments in personnel, materials, hardware, and external research centers to meet the objectives of the project efficiently. Discussions are underway concerning knowledge-sharing, fuel cell stack design, selection of balance of plant materials, and fuel cell test stations, all aimed at optimizing fuel cell technology to meet aviation standards and exceed current technological limitations. One of the key focuses of the project is to address the requirements of future hydrogen-fueled aircraft, with a simultaneous emphasis on reducing the weight and volume of powertrain systems through simplified balance of plant and cooling subsystems. Dr. Emory De Castro, the Chief Technology Officer of Advent Technologies, expressed satisfaction with the progress and highlighted the significant potential of fuel cell-powered jet propulsion systems and the feasibility of hydrogen flight. Both Advent and Airbus are enthusiastic about the collaboration's outcomes and remain committed to advancing hydrogen fuel cell technology for aviation, foreseeing the transformative impact it can have on the industry.