FORT WORTH- Flag carrier American Airlines (AA) has announced a conditional purchase agreement with ZeroAvia, a leader in clean aviation innovation, for 100 hydrogen-electric engines designed to power regional jets with zero inflight emissions, producing only water vapor.
Additionally, American Airlines has increased its investment in ZeroAvia. After making its initial investment in 2022, American has now participated in ZeroAvia’s Series C financing round. This engine agreement builds on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) announced by the companies in 2022.
American Airlines Hydrogen Engines
ZeroAvia is developing hydrogen-electric (fuel cell-powered) engines for commercial aircraft, which promise near-zero inflight emissions.
Further, the company is currently flight testing a prototype for a 20-seat aircraft and is designing an engine for larger planes, including the Bombardier CRJ700, which American Airlines operates on select regional routes.
“Advancing the transition of commercial aviation to a low-carbon future requires investments in promising technologies, including alternative forms of propulsion,” said American Airlines CEO Robert Isom.
This announcement will help accelerate the development of technologies needed to power our industry and uphold our commitment to making American a sustainable airline, ensuring we continue to deliver for customers for decades to come.”
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom
The investment and conditional commitment to purchase innovative engine technology support American’s aggressive goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
In recent years, American has undertaken the most extensive fleet renewal effort in commercial aviation history, resulting in the youngest mainline fleet among major U.S. network carriers and improved fuel efficiency.
American has made industry-leading investments in sustainability, including finalizing an offtake agreement with Infinium for next-generation low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel and becoming the first customer of Graphyte’s permanent carbon removal process.
“By signing this purchase agreement and increasing its investment, American is supporting our mission of innovation for clean aircraft propulsion,” said ZeroAvia Founder and CEO Val Miftakhov.
It is a strong signal that ZeroAvia is delivering on our technology roadmap. The solutions that can serve the largest airlines are within reach, and the clean future of flight is coming.”
ZeroAvia Founder and CEO Val Miftakhov
ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric engines use hydrogen in fuel cells to generate electricity, which powers electric motors to turn the aircraft’s propellers.
Further, the only inflight emission is low-temperature water vapor, and these lower-intensity electrical systems have the potential to offer significant cost savings.
New Flights to Jamaica
American Airlines has announced three additional flights from Jamaica today for individuals seeking to leave the island before the arrival of Hurricane Beryl.
These additional flights bring the total number of flights operated by the airline today to 14.
The additional flights are:
- AA9604 Montego Bay (MBJ) to Charlotte (CLT), departing at 4:05 p.m.
- AA9607 Montego Bay (MBJ) to Miami (MIA), departing at 6:35 p.m.
- AA9606 Kingston (KIN) to Miami (MIA), departing at 8:45 p.m.
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