‍KEMBLE & BEDFORD — Last week, ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) signed an agreement to develop a hydrogen-electric version of the Airlander 10, advancing efforts toward large-scale zero-emission flight.

The Airlander 10, which combines aerostatic lift, aerodynamic lift, and vectored thrust, will initially enter service with diesel engines that cut emissions by up to 90%. Under the new partnership, HAV will integrate ZeroAvia’s 600 kW ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain, already tested and progressing through certification in the UK and US, to enable fully zero-emission operations.

With ample space for hydrogen storage in its hull, the Airlander 10 could carry over 100 passengers with significantly reduced environmental impact. Both companies will also explore hydrogen infrastructure needs and potential applications for larger future airframes.

“Our intention has always been to offer a fully zero-emission Airlander,” said Tom Grundy, HAV CEO. ZeroAvia CEO Val Miftakhov added that the project “opens a new market in sustainable air travel, combining range, efficiency, and minimal environmental footprint.”