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Cranfield Aerospace Secures First Customer for Modified 'Green' Islander Aircraft
Cranfield will supply Evia Aero with 10 hydrogen fuel cell conversion kits for its fleet of "green" Britten-Norman Islander aircraft.
Evia Aero and CAeS plan to convert existing Islander aircraft to run on hydrogen power.
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) will supply 10 hydrogen fuel cell conversion kits for Britten-Norman Islander aircraft operated by Evia Aero.

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) has signed a letter of intent with the German start-up airline Evia Aero to supply 10 hydrogen fuel cell conversion kits for Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, the companies announced July 13.

Last month, Evia Aero launched its plans to convert the nine-seat Islander aircraft to employ a hydrogen propulsion system and to begin subregional flights with the modified aircraft in northern Europe. CAeS agreed to work with the company to convert the aircraft to hydrogen power. The two partners expect to have the converted aircraft approved for commercial service in 2025.