Swiss aircraft developer JEKTA has selected ZeroAvia’s fuel cell engine to use in a demonstration of an amphibious flying boat design.
JEKTA aims to develop a fuel cell variant of its seaplane, intending to line-fit the system as the PHA-ZE 100 concept comes to market. The company expects it to boast a range of up to 500 or 600km, with a payload increased by up to one tonne through the fuel cell concept.
Through the cooperation, the two companies will develop and certify an integrated power generation system, including inverters, a hydrogen tank, a fuel system and other electronic components.
“By working with ZeroAvia and defining a suitable fuel cell system, we can offer our potential operator clients the choice of two fuel sources,” explained George Alafinov, CEO of JEKTA Switzerland.
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