ASL Aviation Holdings Joins Fokker Next Gen to Shape Hydrogen-Powered Airliner Future
Key Ideas
- ASL Aviation Holdings joins Fokker Next Gen to develop a hydrogen-combustion engine-powered narrowbody airliner for 2035.
- ASL's membership in the advisory group, alongside airlines like Air Baltic and Toki Aviation Capital, highlights commitment to emission reduction technologies.
- Partnerships with ZeroAvia for hydrogen-electric powertrains and a focus on decarbonization showcase ASL's dedication to sustainable aviation.
- Collaboration aims to shape a carbon emission-free aviation future that is economically viable for both passengers and cargo.
ASL Aviation Holdings, based in Dublin, has become a part of the airline advisory board of Fokker Next Gen, a Dutch company working on a hydrogen-powered narrowbody airliner set to enter service by 2035. ASL, with ownership and interests in eight passenger and cargo airlines across continents, will contribute to shaping this aircraft's development. Director Hugh Flynn emphasizes ASL's support for companies pioneering emissions reduction technologies and their focus on embracing advancements in aviation.
Juriaan Kellermann, CEO of Fokker Next Gen, praises ASL's insights from the cargo industry as invaluable in the pursuit of a carbon emission-free aviation future. ASL's existing partnership with ZeroAvia, involving an order for 20 hydrogen-electric powertrains for their ATR fleet, showcases their proactive approach to sustainability. The collaboration between ASL and Fokker Next Gen aims to drive the industry towards a future where aviation is both environmentally friendly and economically sustainable for all stakeholders.