ZeroAvia, a leader in hydrogen-electric aviation, has secured a conditional order from MEHAIR for up to 20 ZA600 hydrogen-electric engines, marking a significant step towards India’s ambitious clean energy aviation goals.
This strategic collaboration aligns with India’s vision of leveraging hydrogen to achieve a net-zero future by 2070, particularly in challenging sectors like aviation.
MEHAIR (Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd.), known for its services across the Indian sub-continent, has placed a conditional order for ZA600 engines to power its upcoming fleet of 10 Cessna Caravan aircraft. The company, operational since 2011, aims to expand its footprint across various sub-regional routes in India, utilizing both amphibian and wheeled aircraft.
In pursuing its fleet upgrade, MEHAIR is exploring diverse financing options, including collaboration with potential leasing partners. The company has already established a partnership with MONTE as its preferred ZA600 lessor partner. The collaboration extends beyond engines, encompassing the establishment of a robust fuel supply infrastructure for MEHAIR’s expanding services across India.
ZeroAvia is on track to certify the ZA600 by the end of 2025, with a focus on collaboration with regulatory bodies such as the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Harmonization efforts are underway to ensure swift and global certification, reflecting ZeroAvia’s commitment to advancing hydrogen-electric aviation technology.
India has set ambitious targets for hydrogen production, aiming to reach 5 million metric tons per annum by 2030. Hydrogen is envisioned as a key driver for clean energy in challenging sectors like aviation. With the aviation sector experiencing substantial growth in India, surpassing 500 million passengers per annum by 2030, the collaboration between ZeroAvia and MEHAIR assumes strategic importance in steering the nation toward sustainable aviation practices.
