Aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman and hydrogen-electric fuel cell pioneer Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) are set to merge with plans to deliver the “first” OEM sub-regional hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Having signed a Heads of Terms (HoTs) agreement, the merger of the UK companies is due to be complete in mid-2023, subject to final due diligence.
By combining CAeS’ development of a hydrogen-electric fuel cell propulsion system with Britten-Norman aircraft technology, the parties say, “a clear and unambiguous route to market has been created with certification for passenger-carrying service planned for 2026.”
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