An Australasian consortium will develop a liquid hydrogen tank and fuel system to enable the region’s “first” hydrogen-powered flight.
Fabrum and Ara Ake will develop the systems for Stralis Aircraft’s fixed-wing aeroplane. Under the partnership, Stralis will deliver the hydrogen-electric propulsion systems and aircraft integrated with Fabrum’s tanks and fuel system.
“Our hydrogen liquefier provides readily available liquid hydrogen onsite, allowing the capability to access the critical fuel source to prove and test the tanks and fuel system we are developing for Stralis and their fixed-wing fuel cell electric aircraft,” explained Christopher Boyle, Managing Director of Fabrum.
“With Ara Ake’s support, we are excited to deliver our lightweight composite tanks and fuel system for Stralis to advance the future of hydrogen-powered flight.”
The partnership comes shortly after Fabrum launched its liquid hydrogen testing facility at Christchurch Airport. The new facility will develop liquefiers, gas management systems and boil-off gas management technologies.
However, liquid hydrogen aviators have faced major hurdles over the past year. Financial struggles led to US-based Universal Hydrogen going bust last year after the company burnt through cash reserves.
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