Air Cahana, a Los Angeles-based airline, recently made a major commitment to green aviation by ordering 250 hydrogen-electric plane engines from ZeroAvia. This partnership is a significant move towards decarbonizing air travel on the West Coast. Air Cahana, founded in 2019, has been striving to become the cleanest airline in the sky by working with experts in aeronautics and sustainable aviation solutions. The company sees sustainable air fuels (SAF) as a bridge towards more eco-friendly operations until zero-emission propulsion systems become fully viable. ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric prop engines, particularly the ZA2000 powerplant, offer promising potential for Air Cahana's sustainability goals. Although hydrogen fuel is used, producing zero emissions, the efficiency still needs improvement compared to traditional jet engines. However, ZeroAvia plans to test these engines on a Dash 8-Q400 aircraft for certification on regional carriers like Air Cahana by 2027. Air Cahana's CEO, Tony Thompson, expressed enthusiasm for the shift towards hydrogen technology, highlighting the company's commitment to reducing airline emissions and operating costs. This collaboration represents a pivotal moment in aviation's adoption of eco-friendly solutions, signaling a future where hydrogen-electric propulsion could revolutionize the industry.