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“View new technologies as opportunities, not just challenges. Hydrogen propulsion can reduce operating costs, open new routes, and drive growth.” The aviation industry is on the brink of a transformation, with hydrogen-powered aircraft offering a sustainable path towards zero emissions. However, the transition poses significant financial, operational, and regulatory challenges for operators. Cranfield Aerospace Solutions recently hosted the webinar How to Finance Your Transition to Hydrogen Aircraft, bringing together industry leaders to explore practical solutions for financing, risk management, and collaboration. This blog summarises the key discussions, answers audience questions, and provides actionable advice for stakeholders. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekXEyjWw #Hydrogen #HydrogenAircraft #HydrogenTechnology #Airlines #AircraftOperators #CranfieldAerospace #Collaboration #AviationInsurance #EVIAAERO #MONTE #SKYRISKS #FutureFlight #CleanerSkies #SustainableAviation EVIA AERO GmbH MONTE Skyrisks

November has been an exciting month for us as we continue driving innovation in sustainable aviation. Here's what we've been up to: ✈️ Supporting the Jet Zero Taskforce We were honoured to participate in the Plenary launch of the Jet Zero Taskforce by the Secretary of State for Transport, alongside some of the aviation sector's most senior figures. It’s inspiring to see the renewed commitment to greener air travel. A productive meeting with Aviation Minister Mike Kane in London further strengthened these efforts. 💻 Webinar Success: Financing the Transition to Hydrogen Aircraft Featuring insights from industry experts, this session explored how airlines and operators can finance the move to hydrogen aircraft. Thank you to all who joined us and we hope you found the discussion valuable! Watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/e3nC_hx5 🌍 Spotlight on Regional Air Mobility Our Chief Strategy Officer, Jenny Kavanagh, shared her expertise at the eVTOL Insights Conference. She highlighted how hydrogen fuel cell technology is unlocking longer ranges and lower operating costs for eVTOLs, particularly for extended missions. 📈 Shaping Regional Strategy Congratulations to our Chief Technology Officer, Paul Clarke, on his appointment to the newly formed South Midlands Business Board! Paul is now championing the voice of businesses and supporting sustainable growth across the region. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/eXESc6hp 🤝 Welcoming International and Government Stakeholders We hosted a visit from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to discuss regulatory cooperation on hydrogen propulsion certification. Special thanks to Titilope Aigoro for leading insightful discussions on technical and regulatory challenges. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero visited to explore hydrogen’s transformative role in aviation decarbonisation. We had engaging conversations about our progress and future plans. 🌟 Celebrating Tomorrow’s Engineers Week We took the opportunity to shine a spotlight on two of our rising stars, graduate engineers Thomas Walker and Saai Preetha Dev varshan. Their contributions are a testament to the bright future of engineering! Read more about Tom & Saai: https://lnkd.in/etpSdYTE #JetZero #HydrogenAviation #SustainableAviation #eVTOL #TomorrowEngineers #CranfieldAerospace #FutureFlight #CleanerSkies #Innovation #HydrogenTechnology

✈️ Thanks to everyone that joined our webinar on 'How to Finance the Transition to Hydrogen Aircraft'! If you missed it, be sure to watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/eMpbr2Hg Some really great discussions from Timothy Eyre, Florian Kruse, Alistair Blundy and our Business Development Team Mark Kelk & Sam Lambert on different financing options, insurance and the importance of collaboration to make this transition a reality! #HydrogenAircraft #HydrogenAviation #Hydrogen #HydrogenFinancing #Airlines #AircraftOperators #FutureFlight #Collaboration #CranfieldAerospace

Only 2 days to go! ✈️ WEBINAR: Financing the transition to hydrogen aircraft ✈️ Featuring industry experts including lessors, operators and aircraft insurers, this webinar will explore vital topics and provide real-world examples: 📅 Thursday 28th November ⏲️ 13:00 - 14:00 Expert Guests: ⭐ Timothy Eyre COO at MONTE ⭐ Florian Kruse: CEO at EVIA AERO GmbH ⭐ Alistair Blundy: CEO at Skyrisks Sign up to this free webinar here: https://lnkd.in/e6GSMgWZ #Aviation #ZeroEmissions #HydrogenAviation #HydrogenAircraft #Airlines #FutureFlight #Webinar

Today the Secretary of State for Transport has launched the new Jet Zero Taskforce with some of the most senior figures in the aviation sector to revamp efforts to make greener air travel a reality ✈️ Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is delighted to be part of the Plenary and we are looking forward to next Wednesday's meeting! Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh MP says: "I look forward to working with all members to deliver meaningful changes that will boost our economy and make the UK a global leader in sustainable travel." 🔗 Find out more about the Taskforce here: https://lnkd.in/em-W-nWY #JetZeroTaskforce #JetZero #SustainableTravel #SustainableAviation #CleanerSkies #FutureFlight #UKEconomy #Aviation Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom

Delighted to have hosted a delegation of officials from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero at Cranfield this week. During their visit, the group explored a range of cutting-edge research projects across campus and received an in-depth briefing on the Cranfield Hydrogen Integration Incubator (CH2i) programme. The visit concluded with an engaging discussion about hydrogen's transformative potential in driving the decarbonisation of aviation and a discussion about our progress and future plans. #Cranfield #Hydrogen #HydrogenAviation #HydrogenAircraft #NetZero #ZeroEmissions

We're hiring! Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is recruiting for two roles - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and a Maintenance Manager (MRO) ✈️ Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: Join our team that is charting the flightpath to cleaner skies by delivering zero emissions aircraft and propulsion technologies! ✅ You will join the Mechanical Design Office team within the Airborne Systems Group (ASG) and will fulfil the role of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. You will provide input into all phases of the design process. ✅ The Design activities may include, design specification preparation, survey work, model creation and production of drawings to support manufacturing and installation and providing inputs to design reviews. Maintenance Manager (MRO) ✅ Reporting to the COO with responsibility for MRO P&L and direct access to the CAA Part 145 Accountable Manager. Responsible for planning aircraft inputs, resource allocation and ensuring timely completion of maintenance in line with business, customer and regulatory requirements. Nominated Part 145 Form 4 post holder. Take a look at our roles here: https://lnkd.in/eBCedZrp #CranfieldAerospace #Careers #MechanicalDesignEngineer #Recruiting #MaintenanceManager #JoinOurTeam #AerospaceCareers #EngineeringCareers

Curious about how hydrogen fuel cells can power aircraft? 🎥 In this video, our Director of Engineering, Robert Marsh, breaks down how we've developed a hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion system to retrofit the iconic Britten-Norman Islander 👇 Discover more about our cutting-edge hydrogen technology here: https://lnkd.in/gak3qZji #HydrogenAircraft #HydrogenAviation #HydrogenTechnology #HydrogenFuelCell #Aviation #FutureFlight #CranfieldAerospace #ProjectFresson #CleanerSkies #ZeroEmissions #SustainableAviation

Last week, Cranfield Aerospace Solutions joined industry leaders at the eVTOL Insights conference in London for an insightful panel discussion! ✈️ Jenny Kavanagh explored the exciting opportunities in Regional Air Mobility and Urban Air Mobility, diving into how hydrogen fuel cell technology can unlock greater range and lower operating costs for eVTOLs, especially for those longer-range missions. 🌍 The future of sustainable aviation is taking shape, and we're proud to be part of the conversation! #HydrogenAviation #eVTOL #SustainableFuture #CranfieldAerospace #HydrogenAircraft #HydrogenTechnology

What do you think the biggest challenges and opportunities of hydrogen aircraft are? ✈️ 🤔 Our BD Manager Sam Lambert talks through everything from logistics, refueling and maintenance, to aircraft performance and payload in this presentation. Watch the first half below or watch in full on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eu-xpnwa Have more questions? Message us or get in touch via sales@cranfieldaerospace.com #HydrogenAircraft #HydrogenAviation #HydrogenTechnology #FutureFlight #ZeroEmissions #CleanerSkies #CranfieldAerospace