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Evia Aero Backs Cranfield Plans for Larger Hydrogen-powered Regional Airliner
The German carrier has agreed to take 10 hydrogen-powered 19-seat aircraft being developed by Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, in addition to 15 of its planned conversions of the nine-passenger Britten-Norman Islanders.
Cranfield Aerospace and German airline Evia Aero are working on plans for a hydrogen-powered 19-seat aircraft.
Cranfield Aerospace and German airline Evia Aero are working on plans for a hydrogen-powered 19-seat aircraft. (Image: Cranfield Aerospace Solutions)

German regional airline Evia Aero has agreed to work with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to develop a hydrogen-powered 19-seat aircraft. In a November 15 announcement, the companies said they are exploring plans to either convert an existing aircraft or develop a new model, with Evia provisionally agreeing to add 10 of either option to its fleet.

This week, the Bremen-based operator also agreed to purchase five more examples of the hydrogen-powered version of the nine-seat Britten-Norman Islander for which CAeS is developing a modification. Under a letter of intent signed in June 2022, it had committed to 10 of the kits, which are to be installed under a supplemental type certificate. Leasing group Monte has also agreed to add the aircraft to its portfolio.