Cranfield, Britten-Norman Map Out Plans As Hydrogen Aircraft OEM

Britten-Norman Islander

Conversion of Britten-Norman’s Islander is the first step in a four-phase plan to produce zero-emission aircraft.

Credit: Cranfield Aerospace Solutions
Preparing to merge to create the first OEM for hydrogen-powered zero-emission aircraft, the UK’s Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and airframe manufacturer Britten-Norman have outlined a multiphase plan to develop clean-sheet aircraft with up to 100 seats using fuel-cell propulsion technology. Phase...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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