Aircraft
UK Industry Group Floats Plan For 75-seat Hydrogen Airliner
The UK's Aerospace Technology Institute published a new FlyZero report, but is still awaiting a government decision on funding for zero carbon plans.
The UK's Aerospace Technology Institute has floated an idea for a hydrogen-powered 75-seat regional airliner. (Image: ATI)
The UK's Aerospace Technology Institute has floated an idea for a hydrogen-powered 75-seat regional airliner. (Image: ATI)

The UK-government-backed Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) recently published a report highlighting the key technologies required to meet the country’s commitment to eliminate carbon from air transport by 2050 through its FlyZero program. The UK Capability in Zero-Carbon Aircraft Technologies document summarizes what the organization views as key business opportunities in areas such as wings, aerodynamic structures, fuel systems, and turbine engines, and includes outline plans for a possible 75-seat hydrogen-powered airliner.