Aircraft
American Airlines Plans Hydrogen-powered Regional Fleet
American Airlines is investing in hydrogen pioneer ZeroAvia and may buy up to 100 of its hydrogen-electric propulsion systems to convert regional jets.
ZeroAvia's ZA2000 hydrogen-electric propulsion system could power airliners seating up to 80 passengers. (Image: ZeroAvia)
ZeroAvia's ZA2000 hydrogen-electric propulsion system could power airliners seating up to 80 passengers. (Image: ZeroAvia)

American Airlines is investing an undisclosed sum in hydrogen propulsion system developer ZeroAvia and has signaled its intention to add hydrogen-powered aircraft to its fleet. In an August 3 announcement, the major U.S. carrier said that under a memorandum of understanding with the California-based start-up it could order up to 100 of its planned propulsion systems to power regional jets.