Fresh from pledging to decarbonise the UK maritime sector over the next two years, the UK government has earmarked a further £113 million to support the development of hydrogen and all-electric flight technologies – and launched a consultation seeking views on how to achieve zero-emission airport operations in England by 2040.
Up to 35 airlines could be affected by the action (Credit: Heathrow airport)
Ministers say they are targeting a new era of "guilt-free" flying based on emerging zero-carbon technologies, which could see a new generation of battery-powered electric flying taxis and other hydrogen-fuelled aircraft take to the skies over the coming years.
The money will support development by Vertical Aerospace of new "high-end, lightweight batteries for small aircraft", as well as "the building blocks" of a zero-emission liquid hydrogen combustion jet engine from Rolls-Royce.
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