Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario, is partnering with Pratt & Whitney Canada under Canada’s Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT) to develop high-efficiency, low-cost electrolyzers for hydrogen production in the aviation industry. The collaborative project, named HyADES, aims to demonstrate hydrogen combustion technology on a PW127XT regional turboprop engine. This initiative aligns with efforts to enhance aviation sustainability through various pathways, including engine efficiency improvements and the use of sustainable aviation fuel. Pratt & Whitney Canada's involvement in the project includes fuel nozzle and combustor rig testing using hydrogen fuel in the initial phase, with plans for full engine ground testing in subsequent phases. The PW127XT engine, part of the PW100 series, offers significant fuel efficiency improvements and reduced maintenance costs. Next Hydrogen's president highlighted the importance of producing green hydrogen at scale to reduce aviation CO2 emissions, emphasizing the potential of hydrogen as a fuel or feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel. Additionally, a second INSAT-supported project called TEAME will focus on exploring advanced materials for gas turbine engines in collaboration with Derivation Research Laboratory to enhance thermal efficiency and reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Overall, the partnership between Next Hydrogen and Pratt & Whitney Canada signifies a positive step towards advancing hydrogen technology in the aviation sector for a more sustainable future.