Hydrogen-electric aircraft could transport athletes around the Brisbane 2032 Olympics after a local aviation company, university and research centre revealed plans to develop the technology.
Stralis Aircraft on Wednesday announced it would retrofit a light plane with its hydrogen-electric propulsion system, in partnership with QUT and the iMove Co-operative Research Centre.
The company expects to fly the renewable energy-powered aircraft in the second half of 2024.
The announcement comes after Air New Zealand revealed plans to add an electric aircraft to its fleet in 2026 for cargo transport and after the federal government established a Jet Zero Council to lead efforts to reduce emissions from air travel.
Stralis Aircraft on Wednesday announced it would retrofit a light plane with its hydrogen-electric propulsion system, in partnership with QUT and the iMove Co-operative Research Centre.
The company expects to fly the renewable energy-powered aircraft in the second half of 2024.
The announcement comes after Air New Zealand revealed plans to add an electric aircraft to its fleet in 2026 for cargo transport and after the federal government established a Jet Zero Council to lead efforts to reduce emissions from air travel.
