Ecojet, the world’s first electric, commercial airline, has signed an agreement to purchase 22 ZA2000 hydrogen-electric engines from the zero emissions innovator ZeroAvia, with options for a further 40 engines. The order takes the world a step closer towards a revolution in aviation with carbon free flights. The ZA2000 engine can be retrofitted into 40-80 seat regional turboprops for zero-emission flight.
The agreement deepens the commitment announced last November 2023, with a deposit schedule that will ensure Ecojet secures some of the first production slots of ZeroAvia ZA2000 powertrains post certification.
Ecojet based in Edinburgh is aiming to be the industry’s first fully electric commercial carrier enabling carbon-free living. The airline is aiming to launch services in late 2024 with conventionally powered aircraft, operating routes to and from Edinburgh and retrofitting them once the technology is certified.
The airline will begin this journey by operating its first zero-emission aircraft with ZeroAvia’s ZA600 engines for up to 20 seat planes. Ecojet’s aim is to build a fleet of larger regional aircraft to serve passengers on key domestic and shorter international routes.
The innovative hydrogen-electric engines work by using hydrogen to generate electricity which then powers propellers to fly the aircraft.
Val Miftakhov, Founder and CEO, ZeroAvia said:
“We really love what the team are doing at Ecojet. Dale speaks powerfully on the future ubiquity of renewable power and is already helping to make that a reality in the UK. Hydrogen-electric aviation can be a big part of that journey, opening up low-cost, efficient and safe true zero-emission transport between UK destinations like never before.”
