FlightSafety Partners on Hydrogen-Electric Training

 ZeroAvia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with FlightSafety International to develop training resources for pilots and maintenance technicians to support adoption of hydrogen-electric propulsion technologies.  

The two partners aim to develop training resources, such as flight simulators and digital learning platforms, that will prepare the aviation industry for the entry of fuel cell electric aircraft, enabling faster market adoption once the aircraft receives certification.   

The two companies, in dialogue with regulators, will also explore future governance of training for new, clean alternative propulsion technologies.  

Through the flight testing of its 19-seat testbed, ZeroAvia has garnered experience in both pilot operations and integration as well as maintenance related to hydrogen-electric aircraft engines. In addition, through its work with more than a dozen airports on planning their future hydrogen usage, and via the in-house development of its own smart hydrogen production and mobile storage and dispensing refueling vehicles, 

ZeroAvia recently received an FAA G-1 issue paper for its 600kW electric propulsion system, and targets the full ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain for entry-in-service within the next two years, before scaling to a multi-megawatt powertrain for large regional aircraft. The company has accrued over 2,000 engine pre-orders from major commercial airlines, including American, United and Alaska Airlines, with American committing to a conditional purchase order in July last year.