ZeroAvia, based in Hollister, Calif., has been awarded $4.2 million in funding from the FAA to further develop its electric propulsion system for aviation. The work will take place in ZeroAvia's propulsion center of excellence in Everett, Washington, focusing on the design, fabrication, and testing of their electric motor and inverter. This R&D project aims for eventual certification and commercial deployment of the technology. ZeroAvia's initiatives also include research on hydrogen-electric engines for mid-sized aircraft and collaboration with Verne on cryo-compressed hydrogen storage options. CEO Val Miftakhov highlights the significance of FAA support for hydrogen and electric propulsion in decarbonizing aviation, emphasizing the alignment with ZeroAvia's vision for a sustainable future of flight.