• ZeroAvia, a hydrogen-based zero-emission aviation solutions developer, has partnered with Alaska Airlines, an aviation leader and subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, to integrate a hydrogen-electric powertrain into a De Havilland (Q400) regional jet. 

• The collaboration will scale up ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric propulsion technology to produce the ZA2000, an engine capable of producing 2000–5000 KW of power with a 500-mile range, transporting 76 passengers. The project will be developed in the Seattle area.

• Alaska Airlines expects to convert up to 50 kits of its regional aircraft to hydrogen-electric power by utilizing ZeroAvia’s proprietary technology, starting with De Havilland DHC-8-400 (Q400) aircraft. 

• As part of the partnership, ZeroAvia will also add Alaska Airlines to its list of investors. 

<ul><li> Analyst QuickTake: Earlier this week, ZeroAvia also partnered with MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) , a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, to develop hydrogen-electric propulsion technology for new regional jets along with retrofitting existing aircraft. Zero Avia has completed more than 35 test flights of a Piper M-class six-seat aircraft. The company is currently converting a larger 19-seat Dornier 228 aircraft, with test flights planned for the coming months. Zero Avia expects to certify its 19-seat powertrain by 2024, followed by a larger aircraft (50–80 seats) by 2026 and regional jets by 2028.</ul>