Air New Zealand inks partnerships to develop zero-emission demonstrator planes
In New Zealand, Reuters reported that Air New Zealand has partnered with four aircraft makers with the
aim of developing zero-emission demonstrator flights by 2026, using electric, green hydrogen and hybrid
technologies.
New Zealand said it will work with Eviation, Beta, VoltAero and Cranfield Aerospace and sign a statement
of intent to order, aiming to acquire three aircraft initially, with further options for 20, from one or more
partners.
The airline also joined hands with refueling infrastructure company Hiringa Energy to further understand
the infrastructure needed to fly a green-hydrogen aircraft.
Air New Zealand’s CEO Greg Foran said the partnerships “will pave the way for our long-term partners to
deliver an aircraft that can replace our Q300 turbo prop domestic fleet”.
“While zero emissions aircraft technology will help decarbonize the airline’s domestic network over the
period to 2050, SAF is important in the near term for the long-haul fleet,” Foran was quoted as saying.
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