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EU-Backed Clean Aviation Initiative Picks Hydrogen Fuel Cell Supplier
H3 Dynamics' hydrogen fuel cells could power a 19-seat aircraft
An artist's impression of the Pipistrel Miniliner aircraft concept
Pipistrel is developing a hydrogen-powered 19-seat regional aircraft concept called the Miniliner. © Textron eAviation

A European Union-backed project to build a hydrogen-electric powertrain for small commuter airplanes has selected H3 Dynamics to supply its aviation-grade hydrogen fuel cell systems for a technology demonstration. 

Led by Honeywell and electric airplane manufacturer Pipistrel, the “Hypotrade” (hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain demonstration) consortium aims to design and build a 500-kilowatt, hybrid-electric powertrain that runs on hydrogen fuel cells.