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Universal Hydrogen Joins Deutsche Aircraft's Project To Convert Dornier 328 Regional Airliner
Universal Hydrogen is looking at how its modular capsules could be integrated with the new version of the Dornier 328 aircraft being developed by the German company.
Dornier 328
Deutsche Aircraft is stepping up its studies into converting the Dornier 328 regional airliner to hydrogen propulsion. (Image: Deutsche Aircraft)

Universal Hydrogen has begun studies with Deutsche Aircraft to evaluate the potential for installing its modular hydrogen capsules in the Dornier 328 regional airliner. The collaboration, announced on July 21, follows a related partnership agreement between Germany-based Deutsche Aircraft and H2Fly to develop hydrogen fuel cell technology for the twin-turboprop aircraft.

Under a memorandum of understanding signed on July 6, Deutsche Aircraft and H2Fly are aiming to get a demonstrator aircraft flying in 2025, with a view to supporting commercial operations with up to 40 passengers. The Dornier 328 aircraft is currently powered by Pratt & Whitney turboprop engines.