Green Hydrogen in Aviation: Regulation and Implementation Challenges

Synopsis

Another round of funding for 90 airport-related infrastructure was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration to 34 states as part of the $25 billion under the BIL Airport Infrastructure Grants Program with $186.7 million being received from various airports in the U.S. so far. How can investments and hydrogen transform the aviation industry?

• What are the complexities of integrating hydrogen fuel cells into aircraft design?
• How can the industry ensure safety, efficiency, and performance while navigating weight and space constraints?
• Is it realistic for airports to rapidly evolve their infrastructure to support hydrogen operations, ensuring safety and minimal service disruption?
• What regulations and policies need to be addressed concerning safety, infrastructure development, and integration with existing systems?