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EasyJet ups focus on zero-emission hydrogen-powered flight

Air
Will Payne
10 January 2022

EasyJet has partnered with an aerospace manufacturer as part of its ambitious goal to decarbonise aviation. 

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is developing its hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for an existing nine-seat Britten-Norman Islander aircraft

The airline will work with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to support the development of the company’s hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for commercial aircraft.
 
CAeS is developing the system for an existing nine-seat Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, which is planned to be in operation by 2023.

 
EasyJet will provide an airline operator’s perspective on hydrogen propulsion systems to assist in the development of the technology for commercial aviation.

David Morgan, director of flight operations for the airline, said easyJet remains "absolutely committed" to sustainable flying and "towards a future with zero-emission flying".