Aviation News – ZeroAvia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hybrid Air Vehicles to create a hydrogen-electric version of the Airlander 10, aiming to deliver a zero-emission aircraft with extended range and payload capabilities.
The agreement, announced on November 10, 2025, brings together ZeroAvia, a leader in hydrogen-electric propulsion systems, and the UK-based Hybrid Air Vehicles, developer of the Airlander hybrid aircraft platform. The Airlander 10, notable for its aerodynamic efficiency and low environmental footprint, is being positioned as a next-generation sustainable air transport solution for commercial, logistics, and surveillance operations.
The modified Airlander 10 will combine the aircraft’s hybrid lift technologies with ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powertrain. This approach is expected to significantly reduce operating emissions while maintaining a payload capacity of up to 10 tonnes and a range of approximately 4,000 nautical miles—benefits not typically achievable with conventional electric aviation.
The collaboration aims to accelerate commercial deployment of hydrogen-powered large aircraft. Both companies will continue joint research, testing, and integration work in the coming years. If successful, the hydrogen-electric Airlander could play a key role in reducing aviation’s carbon footprint and supporting net-zero aviation targets.
The agreement underscores growing momentum behind hydrogen-enabled flight and the shift toward cleaner long-range air transport solutions.
