ZeroAvia and Safran to launch a collaboration to develop hydrogen-electric propulsion technologies for aviation, combining their expertise to accelerate the advancement of fuel cell electric propulsion systems for future aircraft applications.
The partnership brings together ZeroAvia’s expertise in aerospace fuel cell systems with Safran’s capabilities in aircraft propulsion, electrification, clean aviation technologies, design and testing. The companies said the collaboration aims to speed the development of hydrogen-electric power solutions across multiple aviation applications.
As part of the agreement, the companies will explore joint work on advanced high-temperature fuel cells intended to support future aviation applications with higher performance requirements.
Christine Ourmières-Widener, Executive Chair of ZeroAvia, said, “Hydrogen-electric propulsion has the potential to transform aerospace and defense applications, and collaboration is essential to accelerating that transition. By working hand-in-hand with Safran, we are helping to advance technologies that are critical to building a better, cleaner future for flight.”
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Éric Dalbiès, Chief Technology Officer of Safran, said, “Safran has achieved world-leading progress in aerospace electrification, including the world-first certification of our ENGINeUS electric propulsion system. Furthermore, we are pursuing a solid technology roadmap toward the maturation of high-temperature hydrogen fuel cells for aviation. Collaborating with ZeroAvia is an exciting opportunity to build on these advances, foster synergies, and further drive innovation in zero-emission technologies.”
The companies said this collaboration reflected growing industry interest in hydrogen-powered aviation and supported the development of technologies needed to help achieve the aviation sector’s long-term decarbonisation goals.
