Liquid hydrogen plane concept revealed
A concept FlyZero aircraft has been unveiled by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI).
The FlyZero project, led by the ATI and funded by the UK government, has developed a concept for a midsize aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen.
While technological challenges exist to realise green liquid hydrogen-powered flight, there is a growing incentive and reward involved in resolving these. Through the development of concept aircraft FlyZero has identified the on board technologies which, together with the infrastructure and ground equipment for refuelling, require rapid development to deliver zero-carbon emission flight. These advanced technologies include wings without fuel tanks (dry wings), hydrogen tanks, cryogenic fuel systems, fuel cells and electrical power systems and hydrogen gas turbines.
In early 2022, detailed findings from the FlyZero project will be published including three final aircraft concepts (regional, narrowbody and midsize), technology roadmaps, market and economic reports and a sustainability assessment.
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