Bill Spellane of Alaka’i Technologies Joins HYSKY’s H2 Aircraft Certification Course as Instructor
- HYSKY Society
- Aug 5
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 21
HYSKY Society is proud to announce that Bill Spellane, former COO of Alaka’i Technologies and a pioneer in hydrogen-electric aircraft development, will serve as an instructor for the H2 Aircraft Certification Short Course, running August 26 through September 11, 2025.
Spellane will lead the session on Certification of Electric and Fuel Cell Propulsion Systems, drawing on his direct experience building and planning certification strategies for Alaka’i’s SKAI hydrogen-powered eVTOL platform.
Bringing Real-World Hydrogen Aircraft Into the Classroom
During his time at Alaka’i Technologies, Spellane:
Helped lead the development of SKAI, a hydrogen-powered eVTOL designed for 400+ mile range using liquid hydrogen fuel cells
Oversaw flight testing, system integration, and early-stage certification strategies
Advocated for hydrogen as a practical, scalable fuel solution for vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
Presented at the Vertical Flight Society’s H2-Aero Symposium, bridging the gap between hydrogen propulsion systems and regulators
His instruction will focus on fuel cell integration, certification of electric propulsion systems, safety challenges, and lessons learned from SKAI and other industry case studies.
“Bill is helping the entire industry understand how to certify hydrogen aircraft,” said Danielle McLean, CEO of HYSKY Society. “We’re honored to have him teach this course alongside some of the top minds.”
Full Course Schedule and Instructor Lineup
The H2 Aircraft Certification Short Course includes six sessions over three weeks, each focused on key certification topics for hydrogen-powered aircraft:
Date & Time (CDT) | Topic | Instructor |
Tues. Aug 26, 2025, 12–2 PM | Certification Foundations and Regulatory Framework | Mike Hirschberg |
Thurs. Aug 28, 2025, 12–2 PM | Certification of LH₂ Storage and Fuel Systems | Dr. Sayem Zafar |
Tues. Sept 2, 2025, 12–2 PM | Certification of Electric and Fuel Cell Propulsion Systems | Bill Spellane |
Thurs. Sept 4, 2025, 12–2 PM | Ground Handling and Operational Certification | Dr. Sayem Zafar |
Tues. Sept 9, 2025, 12–2 PM | Continuing Airworthiness, MRO, and Licensing | Dr. Eva Maleviti |
Thurs. Sept 11, 2025, 12–2 PM | Standardization and Future Policy Directions | Dr. Eva Maleviti |
All sessions are live, recorded, and include downloadable materials. The course is open globally to professionals in hydrogen aviation, infrastructure, regulation, and aerospace.
Join HYSKY Connect for a 60% Discount
The course is $500 for the general public, but HYSKY Connect VIP members pay only $200.
Becoming a VIP gives you access to this discount plus visibility across HYSKY’s events and media ecosystem, company listings in our member database, legal/technical consultations, and ongoing networking with hydrogen and aerospace professionals.
Registration Closes August 23, 2025
Register Now https://connect.hysky.org/spaces/19828361/about
About HYSKY Society
HYSKY Society is a nonprofit organization working to decarbonize aviation with hydrogen. Through its programs: FLYING HY, H2Hub Summit, HYSKY Monthly, HYSKY Pod, and HYSKY Connect, HYSKY brings together engineers, regulators, and innovators to accelerate the future of zero-emission flight.
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