United Airlines invests in hydrogen propulsion
United expects to buy up to 100 hydrogen fuel cell engines from technology firm Zeroavia
US aviation firm United Airlines has become the largest airline to invest in hydrogen fuel cell engines by taking an equity stake in technology firm Zeroavia. United expects to buy up to 100 of the firm’s hydrogen-electric engines, which it hopes can be retrofitted to existing United regional aircraft by 2028. “Hydrogen-electric engines are one of the most promising paths to zero-emission air travel for smaller aircraft, and this investment will keep United out in front on this important emerging technology,” says United CEO Scott Kirby. “This backing by our investors will enable us to accelerate delivery of our engine for larger aircraft” Miftakhov, Zeroavia “United continues to loo
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