H2 Aviation Policy & Power How Innovation Becomes Federal Priority

H2 Aviation Policy & Power
How Innovation Becomes Federal Priority

 

Online Short Course

 

April 7 – April 23, 2026
3 Weeks | 6 Classes | 12 Total Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12–2 PM CST

 

You can watch replay of any missed lectures. No need to attend live. 

 

This is the first comprehensive course dedicated to federal policy strategy for hydrogen aviation, designed for industry leaders, regulators, and innovators shaping the future of zero-carbon flight.

 

All students will receive a Certificate of Completion from HYSKY Society.

 

Overview

​

Hydrogen aviation will not scale on engineering alone. It requires federal alignment, funding architecture, regulatory coordination, and bipartisan strategy.

 

The Hydrogen Aviation Policy & Power Short Course provides a structured foundation in how U.S. federal systems prioritize emerging technologies — and how industry leaders can responsibly influence that process.

 

Developed by HYSKY Society, this course covers how appropriations are shaped, how agencies determine research priorities, how regulatory pathways evolve, and how coordinated industry action can move hydrogen aviation from the margins to a national priority.

 

Participants will gain clarity on the roles of NASA, FAA, DOE, DOT, DoD, and Congress, and will learn how to align technical progress with policy momentum.

 

Learning Objectives 

​

At the conclusion of this short course, students will be able to:

 

• Explain how federal appropriations and budget cycles work

• Identify who controls funding and who controls regulation

• Understand the roles of NASA, FAA, DOE, DoD, and Congress

• Distinguish between lobbying and advocacy; what organizations are permitted to do

• Analyze how emerging sectors like AAM and UAS built federal momentum

• Evaluate when and why coordinated industry action is needed

• Make informed decisions about signing letters, joining coalitions, etc.

• Participate confidently in policy discussions within their organizations

• Position hydrogen aviation within national competitiveness and defense frameworks

 

Audience

​

This course is intended for:

 

• Anyone preparing for or interested in the federal policy landscape shaping h2 aviation

• Aircraft developers, propulsion companies, and aerospace executives

• Regulatory affairs professionals and government relations teams

• Leaders engaging with NASA, FAA, DOE, DoD, or Congress

• Hydrogen producers, infrastructure developers, and airport authorities

• Engineers and technical leaders seeking federal policy literacy

• Organizations considering participating in coordinated industry initiatives

 

Course Fees

​

• Non-Member Price: $500 USD

• HYSKY Connect VIP Member Price: $200 USD

• Student Price: $200 USD

• Sign-In to HYSKY Connect to Register

 

Outline

​

Week 1

• Lecture 1

Tue, April 7 – 12:00–2:00 PM CST

• Lecture 2

Thu, April 9 – 12:00–2:00 PM CST

 

Week 2

• Lecture 3

Tue, April 14 – 12:00–2:00 PM CST

• Lecture 4

Thu, April 16 – 12:00–2:00 PM CST

 

Week 3

• Lecture 5

Tue, April 21 – 12:00–2:00 PM CST

• Lecture 6

Thu, April 23 – 12:00–2:00 PM CST
 

Classroom Hours / CEUs

​

12 classroom hours / 1.2 CEU / 12 PDH

 

Course Delivery and Materials

​

• The course lectures will be delivered via Zoom on the HYSKY Connect platform.

• All sessions will be available on-demand within 1–2 days of the lecture. Once available, you can stream the replay video anytime, 24/7.

• All slides will be available for download after each lecture.

• Between lectures during the course, the instructor(s) will be available via email for technical questions and comments.