{"id":57378,"date":"2022-08-03T16:20:29","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T13:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itnnews.gr\/?p=57378"},"modified":"2022-08-03T16:20:36","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T13:20:36","slug":"american-airlines-engine-developer-zeroavia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itnnews.gr\/?p=57378","title":{"rendered":"American Airlines Announces Investment in Hydrogen-Electric Engine Developer ZeroAvia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

American Airlines today announced its investment in ZeroAvia<\/a>, a leader in hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation. In addition to the investment, a memorandum of understanding provides American the opportunity to order up to 100 engines from ZeroAvia\u2019s hydrogen-electric powertrain development program. The engines are intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero emissions.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur investment in ZeroAvia\u2019s emerging hydrogen-electric engine technology has the potential to play a key role in the future of sustainable aviation,\u201d said Derek Kerr, American\u2019s Chief Financial Officer. \u201cWe are excited to contribute to this industry development and look forward to exploring how these engines can support the future of our airline as we build American Airlines<\/a> to thrive forever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ZeroAvia is working to achieve certain type certifications of its innovative propulsion technology that will pave the way for the engines to be incorporated into the regional jet market in the future. The ZA2000-RJ powertrain is anticipated to enable passengers to fly in zero-emission regional jets as early as the late 2020s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving support from the world\u2019s largest airline is a strong indication of the progress we\u2019re making on the development of hydrogen-electric, zero-emission flight,\u201d added ZeroAvia Founder and CEO Val Miftakhov. \u201cWe are focused on delivering sustainable travel, and are delighted that American, a visionary leader in the industry, sees ZeroAvia as a part of the future of aviation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This investment showcases another action on American\u2019s path to achieve its aggressive climate goals, including achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. In addition to the strategy and progress outlined in American\u2019s recently published Environmental, Social and Governance Report<\/a>, other recent sustainability efforts by the airline include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n