UK Government Releases New Funding for Hydrogen and Electric Aviation Technology

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce and eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace are to receive all of the £113.6 million allocated through the UK's Aerospace Technology Institute program.

Vertical Aerospace is receiving UK government funding to support development of its VX4 eVTOL aircraft. — Through the Aerospace Technology Institute, Vertical Aerospace is receiving government funding to support the development of its VX4 eVTOL aircraft. (Image: Vertical Aerospace)

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

February 7, 2023

The UK government has announced a new round of funding for hydrogen- and electric-powered aircraft technology through the public-private Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) program. All of the £113.6 million ($136 million) grant allocation is going to eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace and aircraft engines group Rolls-Royce.

The funding was jointly announced by the government’s business and transport departments during a February 7 meeting in London of the Jet Zero Council, which was set up to help oversee the Jet Zero strategy for the UK to achieve net zero carbon emissions in its air transport industry by 2050. On the same day, the transport department launched a “call for evidence” consultation over plans to achieve zero emissions operations for airports in England by 2040, with submissions being taken through May 2, 2023.

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