The German government’s Digital and Transport department is channeling €9.3 million ($10 million) into the Balis 2.0 project, aiming to spearhead the development of hydrogen-powered regional airliners.
Backed by federal funding sourced from the German Recovery and Resilience Plan, the Balis 2.0 project is slated to commence ground testing of 350-kilowatt fuel cells by 2025. This segment dissects the funding allocation and timeline, offering insights into the project’s trajectory.
The partnership between H2Fly, Diehl Aerospace, and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) underscores a collaborative effort to innovate hydrogen-electric powertrains for regional aircraft. By examining the technical intricacies and optimization strategies, we shed light on the project’s technological advancements.
Against the backdrop of challenges faced by eVTOL developers in securing state-backed funding, the Balis 2.0 project emerges as a beacon of hope for sustainable aviation. This section delves into the strategic significance of Germany’s pioneering role in hydrogen propulsion technology.
H2Fly’s stance on prioritizing hydrogen propulsion over sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) sparks a debate within the aviation industry. We critically analyze the arguments presented by H2Fly co-founder Josef Kallo, juxtaposing the environmental and economic considerations of both approaches.
