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Plug Power Invests in a Hydrogen-Powered Version of Airflow's eSTOL Aircraft
The hydrogen propulsion and fuel specialist will support Airflow in the development of an alternative to the hybrid-electric powertrain already in development for its eSTOL models.
Airflow eSTOL aircraft.
Airflow is working with Plug Power to develop a hydrogen-powered version of its planned eSTOL aircraft. (Image: Airflow)

Hydrogen propulsion and fuel group Plug Power is investing in eSTOL aircraft developer Airflow. In an October 13 announcement, the companies said they will seek to co-develop and certify a hydrogen fuel cell-based propulsion system for sub-regional aircraft, like the hybrid-electric Model 200 that Airflow already has in development.

In recent months, Airflow has announced letters of intent from prospective operators valued at around $600 million. The California-based company aims to start deliveries in 2025 to operators including Ravn Alaska, which has ordered 50 of the $2.5 million Model 200.