Alaska Airlines partners with ZeroAvia to retrofit a hydrogen-electric propulsion system into a Bombardier Q400.
, which turn the aircraft propellers. The certifiable ZA2000 system will include ZeroAvia's High-Temperature PEM fuel cells and liquid hydrogen fuel storage, integral to delivering the necessary energy density for commercial operations of large regional turboprops. The company has already established an engineering partnership with De Havilland of Canada, the original manufacturer of the Dash 8 family of aircraft, to enable the exchange of data and expertise with the airframe.
By aligning ZeroAvia's powertrain with the Dash 8-400 airframe, the project aims to represent a commercially viable zero-emission aircraft with fuel cell engine technology, around five times more powerful than what has been demonstrated. This project shows that new technologies are required to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in aviation, and it can only be achieved through partnerships and collaborations among industry players.
"This is a great step forward in aviation innovation, to help create a new future of flight – right here at home," said Alaska Airlines CEO. "Alaska Airlines has defined a five-part journey to achieve net zero carbon emissions long-term, but we can't get there alone. New technologies are required to make that future possible, and we're thrilled to partner with industry leader ZeroAvia to make new zero emissions options a reality.
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