Clean fuel supplier Ryze announced that it is partnering with ground-breaking zero-emission aviation firm ZeroAvia to provide H₂ for use in engine and flight testing at its UK base at Cotswold Airport. This latest deal further underlines the growing infrastructure in the H₂ sector, with a raft of deals ensuring regular supply for key transport, mobility and industrial customers.

ZeroAvia, recently named top in Time Magazine’s list of the U.S.’s leading greentech companies, has a mission of delivering the clean future of flight through zero-emission H₂ and electric aircraft propulsion technology. The company is focused on H₂-electric (fuel cell) engines for commercial aviation as the most environmentally and economically friendly solution for addressing the industry’s climate impact.

As well as flight testing a number of prototypes, including in a 19-seat testbed aircraft over the last 18 months, ZeroAvia has developed a microcosm of the H₂ Airport Refueling Ecosystem to support flight testing and developing concepts of operations.

ZeroAvia has signed a H₂ supply contract with Ryze, ensuring regular deliveries to its UK testing site at Cotswold Airport in Cirencester. This will meet an increased H₂ demand as the company embarks on extensive ground and flight testing to meet the certification requirements for its ZA600 powertrain for up to 20 seat aircraft.

Earlier this year Ryze unveiled partnerships with Vauxhall, to develop H₂ solutions for fleet operators, and Guardian Glass, to help decarbonize the energy-intensive float glass production process.

Ryze’s state-of-the-art tube trailer fleet, the largest available fleet by capacity in the UK with a variety of specifications and capabilities, will ensure maximum flexibility to support ZeroAvia’s research and testing requirements.

Sergey Kiselev, Chief Business Officer, ZeroAvia said, “Supply of cost-effective, clean H₂ is integral in meeting our ambitions for unlocking zero-emission flight, and this partnership with Ryze will help us advance our testing and journey to certification.”

“The work Ryze is doing to support fossil fuel displacement is fundamental to the UK’s decarbonization strategy,” said Alex Webster, Head of Business Development, Ryze. “This partnership with ZeroAvia is another important milestone for both Ryze and ZeroAvia and cements the ambition of both businesses to make real, tangible headway towards a H₂ economy both in the UK and globally.”