This report summarizes the status and prospects of hydrogen and electric aviation technology in Europe and associated countries. Guided by the European Green Deal’s ambition for net-zero emissions, major R&I efforts center on hydrogen combustion and fuel cells, as well as battery-electric and hybrid-electric propulsion. Recent demonstrations (e.g., ZEROe concepts, H2Fly, ZeroAvia, Pipistrel Velis Electro) highlight technical feasibility but also reveal challenges in infrastructure, safety standards, and certification. Innovative funding mechanisms and public-private partnerships are accelerating progress, aiming for short-haul zero-emission flights in the near term. With robust policies and concerted stakeholder collaboration, Europe is poised to lead the global transition toward climate-neutral aviation.
A several case studies in this fields are presented:
Airbus ZEROe
H2Fly Demonstrations
Pipistrel Velis Electro
E-Fan X and Hybrid-Electric Milestones
ZeroAvia’s Hydrogen Powertrain
Heart Aerospace and Other Noteworthy Initiatives