Air New Zealand announces partners for zero emission aircraft

AIR NEW ZEALAND is partnering with four companie in the fields of electric, green hydrogen and hybrid aircraft to launch its first zero emissions demonstrator flight. Eviation, Beta, Volt Aero and Cranfield Aerospace will work with the airline on Mission Gen Aircraft, developing the technology and associated infrastructure required for flying zero emission aircraft from 2026. Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran commented: “Mission NextGen Aircraft is about working with a range of leaders in zero emissions aircraft technology to help move the whole ecosystem along. “The learnings we will take from flying an aircraft with next-generation propulsion technology from 2026 will then pave the way for our longterm partners to deliver an aircraft that can replace our Q300 turbo prop domestic fleet.”…

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