China Flies Hydrogen-Powered Light Aircraft

Graham Warwick January 30, 2024

The prototype hydrogen-powered RX4E made its first flight in Shenyang on Jan. 29.

Credit: Liaoning General Aviation Academy
China’s Liaoning General Aviation Academy has completed the first flight of a prototype four-seat light aircraft powered by hydrogen combustion. The RX4HE was flown from Shenyang Faku-Caidu Airport on Jan. 29, reaching a speed of 80 kt. The aircraft is a development of the RX4E battery-electric...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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