{"id":46420,"date":"2024-04-16T10:16:11","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T09:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=46420"},"modified":"2024-09-06T14:58:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T13:58:01","slug":"easyjet-concludes-first-uk-airside-hydrogen-refuelling-trial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/easyjet-concludes-first-uk-airside-hydrogen-refuelling-trial\/46420\/","title":{"rendered":"EasyJet concludes first UK airside hydrogen refuelling trial at Bristol Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"
The hydrogen refuelling trial, known as Project Acorn, tested the performance of hydrogen fuel<\/a> in powering ground support equipment (GSE), specifically baggage tractors.<\/p>\n The trial involved an array of cross-industry partners, including Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, Cranfield University, Connected Places Catapult (CPC), DHL Supply Chain, Fuel Cell Systems, the IAAPS research institute, Jacobs, Mulag and TCR.<\/p>\n Project Acorn demonstrated that hydrogen refuelling could be used safely and reliably to power GSE in the busy environment of a live airport.<\/p>\n The team will utilise the findings of the trial to supplement research groups, such as Hydrogen in Aviation (HIA), to advance UK hydrogen infrastructure and develop regulatory and policy guidelines for airports, airlines, local authorities, and regulators.<\/p>\n The goal is to support the development of a regulatory framework for hydrogen’s use on an airfield, as due to the nascency of hydrogen in aviation, these do not currently exist.<\/p>\n Tim Johnson, Director for Strategy, Policy and Communications at the Civil Aviation Authority, explained the significance of the trial: “Projects such as this are cornerstones of our commitment to support innovation and decarbonisation in the industry.<\/p>\n “This trial will serve as the basis of a White Paper which we will also be contributing to, as well as allow for the creation of further safety guidance and regulatory standards for the use of hydrogen in aviation.<\/p>\n “We look forward to helping nurture this seed of the future greener aviation sector as it continues to grow.”<\/p>\n Experts emphasise that hydrogen-powered aviation is crucial for achieving net zero emissions and offers significant economic benefits.<\/p>\n According to the Jet Zero Strategy<\/a>, investing in hydrogen aviation could create over 60,000 jobs in the UK and contribute \u00a318bn to the economy by 2050.<\/p>\nBenefits of hydrogen in aviation for the UK<\/h3>\n