Apus Zero Emission, the developer of the Apus i-2 aircraft, remains hopeful amidst financial difficulties as the search for new investors progresses. The company, based in Strausberg near Berlin, encountered a financial setback leading to provisional administration in early March. Despite this, the head of propulsion system engineering, Philipp Schildt, expressed optimism at the Aero Hydrogen & Battery Summit in Friedrichshafen. The Apus i-2, a four-seat aircraft, incorporates twin fuel cell propulsion systems and unique design features, such as utilizing hydrogen storage tanks as part of the wing structure. Although facing a 'financial bottleneck,' the company is actively working on the aircraft's development alongside seeking a new investor, aiming to finalize the process by early June. Schildt is positive about securing a new backer and highlighted ongoing discussions. The powertrain of the Apus i-2 can deliver 135kW, with additional small high-voltage battery packs for peak power demands. Recent tests at the Strausberg site, including thermal protection system evaluations, mark progress despite financial uncertainties. The completed prototype underwent roll-out last autumn and subsequent ground runs at full power this year. Schildt envisions the first flight potentially occurring in the upcoming summer if financial stability is ensured, emphasizing that the aircraft has demonstrated its capabilities during ground tests.