Zero Emissions Flight develops technologies for carbon‑free aviation, focusing on engineering solutions that enable aircraft to operate without greenhouse‑gas emissions. Their work targets the aviation industry's transition to sustainable flight by creating propulsion and energy systems that eliminate fossil‑fuel use.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Commercial aviation relies on fossil‑fuel powered engines, producing significant greenhouse‑gas emissions and contributing to climate change. Existing aircraft propulsion technologies lack a viable pathway to achieve fully carbon‑free flight for regional and business aircraft.
Solution
Zero Emissions Flight develops liquid‑hydrogen (LH₂) propulsion systems that replace conventional jet fuel with a zero‑carbon energy carrier. The company designs high‑power (up to 1 MW) turbine and electric drive architectures optimized for LH₂ storage, handling, and combustion in aviation applications. By integrating lightweight cryogenic tanks, advanced fuel‑feed mechanisms, and high‑efficiency power electronics, the technology enables regional and business aircraft to operate without polluting emissions. Prototypes such as the Kestrel and Sparrowhawk projects demonstrate the feasibility of scaling LH₂ propulsion to commercial flight requirements, supporting a transition to sustainable aviation.
Target Audience
Primary customers are aircraft manufacturers and operators of regional and business‑jet fleets seeking zero‑emission propulsion solutions, as well as aerospace integrators developing next‑generation sustainable aircraft.
Features
- Liquid‑hydrogen fuel storage and delivery system engineered for aircraft weight and volume constraints
- High‑power (1 MW) turbine/electric hybrid propulsion architecture delivering thrust comparable to conventional turbofan engines
- Cryogenic fuel‑feed and injection technology ensuring stable combustion and rapid throttle response
- Integrated power‑electronics suite for efficient energy conversion and control of LH₂‑based propulsion
- Scalable design adaptable to regional and business‑jet airframes, facilitating retro‑fit or new‑build applications
- Compliance with aviation safety standards and certification pathways for hydrogen‑fuelled aircraft