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ZeroAvia and Monte Aircraft Leasing To Retrofit 100 Aircraft with ZA600 Powerplants
Monte Aircraft Leasing’s agreement to buy 100 ZeroAvia hydrogen fuel cell powerplants accompanies plans to retrofit Cessna Caravans, DHC-6 Twin Otters, and Dornier 228s.
ZeroAvia Dornier 228
ZeroAvia's deal with Monte Aircraft Leasing includes a commitment to retrofit ZA600 powertrains on Dornier 228s among other types.

Monte Aircraft Leasing has agreed to buy 100 ZeroAvia ZA600 powerplants as part of an agreement to provide aircraft leasing and financing instruments for operators that run zero-emission flights. Under the deal, ZeroAvia will install the hydrogen fuel cell powertrains on existing and new Cessna Caravan, DHC-6 Twin Otter, Dornier 228, and HAL-228 regional turboprops.

ZeroAvia and London-based Monte aim to retrofit the aircraft for clients starting in 2024 and provide and finance maintenance and hydrogen availability services to support the operations. The deal will make ZeroAvia Monte’s exclusive hydrogen-electric powertrain provider for the aircraft in its portfolio. However, the company has not yet explained how it intends to source aircraft for conversion and on what terms they will be offered to airlines.

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