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UAL Invests in ZeroAvia, Eyes Hydrogen Conversion Kit for RJs
Joining Alaska Airlines in a $35 million round of financing, United Airlines has taken purchase rights on 100 of ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powerplants.
United Airlines could convert up to 50 CRJ500s to hydrogen-electric power. (Image: United Airlines)
United Airlines could convert up to 50 CRJ500s to hydrogen-electric power. (Image: United Airlines)

United Airlines on Monday joined Alaska Airlines in committing to a new, $35 million round of capital investment in ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric propulsion system, bringing total financing for the project to $115 million. The new equity stake for United gives the Chicago-based airline rights to buy up to 100 of the zero-emission ZA-2000RJ powertrains, which could power United Express regional jets by 2028.


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