EasyJet a leading UK low-cost airline, has announced a collaboration with GKN Aerospace to speed the deployment of hydrogen power in aviation.
EasyJet will assist GKN Aerospace in the development of its H2JET hydrogen-powered gas turbine, which has previously received assistance from other partners such as the Swedish Energy Agency.
When the development reaches that stage, easyJet is actively collaborating with GKN Aerospace to investigate flying demonstration alternatives.
The agreement will aid easyJet’s goal of being totally carbon-free.
Another project funded by the alliance is H2GEAR, which comprises ground-breaking technology developed by the UK to build liquid hydrogen fuel cells for small planes that might be scaled up for bigger planes.
Unlike H2JET, which focuses on hydrogen combustion, H2GEAR uses a fuel cell technology to convert liquid hydrogen to electricity, which is then utilized to power the aircraft with zero carbon emissions.
