UK Unveils FlyZero Concept for Long-haul Hydrogen Airliner

Powered by liquid hydrogen, the anticipated "midsize" airliner would be able to carry up to 279 passengers on intercontinental flights of up to 5,250 nm

Aerospace Technology Institute FlyZero hydrogen airliner — The UK's Aerospace Technology Institute unveiled plans for a long-haul "midsized" hydrogen-powered airliner as the first of three concepts being advanced as part of its FlyZero project. (Image: ATI)

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

December 6, 2021

The UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) today unveiled a concept for a hydrogen-powered midsize, long-haul airliner that it says will be able to carry 279 passengers on flights of up to 5,250 nm (6,037 miles). The plans are part of the joint FlyZero initiative, supported by government and industry funding, to achieve zero-carbon air transportation.

Conceptual drawings and information released on December 6 are a preview of more detailed proposals that the FlyZero partners say they will reveal in early 2022. In addition to the midsize airliner, these are expected to include alternative proposals for “regional” and “narrowbody’ aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen.

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