Aviation
The hydrogen unicorn: Heven AeroTech raises $100M to scale long-endurance hydrogen drones
Heven AeroTech has raised $100M in Series B funding, making it the first hydrogen-powered drone unicorn. With 10+ hour flight time and 600-mile range, its long-endurance fuel cell UAS tech is built for defence, logistics and GPS-denied missions.
Hydrogen takes flight: Intelligent Energy powers UK’s first long-range drone trial
Intelligent Energy powers the UK’s first long-range hydrogen drone flight, coordinated by BT and controlled by uAvionix, revolutionising UAV endurance.
Hydrogen-electric aircraft project in EU awarded €21.4m grant
ZeroAvia has been awarded €21.4 million to retrofit 15 Cessna Caravans with hydrogen-electric engines and roll out airport hydrogen infrastructure across Norway. The project could enable the world’s largest network of zero-emission commercial flights.
Hydrogen-powered jet engine project launched by UK universities
Four leading UK universities have launched a £9.5m hydrogen jet engine project. Backed by EPSRC and major aerospace companies, the research will explore liquid hydrogen, combustion and turbine technology to support net‑zero aviation.