ZeroAvia and Safran have announced the launch of a collaboration dedicated to hydrogen-electric propulsion technologies for aviation.
This partnership combines ZeroAvia’s cutting-edge expertise in aerospace fuel cell systems with Safran’s historic pedigree in propulsion, electrification, clean aviation innovation, design and test activities of aero-native fuel cell background. Together, the two companies will accelerate the technological development of hydrogen-electric power across several aviation applications.
This partnership between Safran and ZeroAvia will act as a catalyst in accelerating the maturation of technologies for fuel cell electric propulsion systems. The partners will investigate in particular collaboration on advanced High-Temperature fuel cells paving the way for future demanding aviation applications.
Christine Ourmières-Widener, Executive Chair of ZeroAvia, said: “Hydrogen-electric propulsion has the potential to transform aerospace and defense applications, and collaboration is essential to accelerating that transition. By working hand-in-hand with Safran, we are helping to advance technologies that are critical to building a better, cleaner future for flight.”
Éric Dalbiès, Chief Technology Officer of Safran, added: “Safran has achieved world-leading progress in aerospace electrification, including the world-first certification of our ENGINeUS electric propulsion system.
“Furthermore, we are pursuing a solid technology roadmap toward the maturation of High-Temperature hydrogen fuel cells for aviation. Collaborating with ZeroAvia is an exciting opportunity to build on these advances, foster synergies, and further drive innovation in zero-emission technologies.”
This collaboration builds on the industry’s growing traction toward hydrogen-powered aviation. It reflects both companies’ shared commitment to developing the technologies required to support the aviation sector’s long-term decarbonization goals.
About ZeroAvia – Powering Sovereign and Clean Skies
ZeroAvia is the leading developer of aerospace-grade hydrogen-electric propulsion and power systems, for civil and defence markets, enabling clean, efficient and resilient flight. ZeroAvia is the world’s only Design Organization Approved manufacturer focused solely on hydrogen-electric aviation and has achieved major flight test and regulatory milestones with the FAA and UK CAA. The company has secured more than 3,000 preorders for its propulsion and power systems from operators, OEMs and defense customers globally.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with more than 110,000 employees and revenue of 31.3 billion euros in 2025, and holds, alone or in partnership, global or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
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