Air Cahana, a Los Angeles-based airline, recently made a substantial move towards greener air travel by placing an order for 250 hydrogen-electric plane engines from ZeroAvia. The partnership signifies a significant step in Air Cahana's commitment to sustainable flights and becoming the cleanest airline in the sky. Founded in 2019, Air Cahana has been working with experts in aeronautics and clean aircraft design to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry. The company believes that sustainable air fuels (SAF) will pave the way for more environmentally friendly services along California and the West Coast. ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric prop engines, like the ZA2000 powerplant, offer a promising solution for Air Cahana's emission reduction goals. These engines, designed in collaboration with Alaska Airlines, use hydrogen fuel to produce zero emissions, positioning them as a key technology in decarbonizing air travel. While not currently as efficient as traditional jet engines, ZeroAvia's power train aims for a range of 500 nautical miles, contributing to the vision of cleaner aviation. Air Cahana's CEO, Tony Thompson, expressed enthusiasm for embracing hydrogen technology, emphasizing the company's dedication to eliminating airline emissions and reducing operational costs. Despite the promising outlook, commercial flights with zero emissions are still in the testing phase. ZeroAvia plans to test its hydrogen-electric engines on a Dash 8-Q400 aircraft and aims for certification by 2027 for use in regional carriers like Air Cahana. This partnership between Air Cahana and ZeroAvia represents a significant move towards a more sustainable future for air travel along the U.S. West Coast.