Former Joby Aviation Hydrogen Lead to Teach First Hydrogen Safety for Aviation Course
- HYSKY Society
- 3 days ago
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HYSKY Society, the Houston-based 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to decarbonizing the skies, has announced that Raffaele Russo will lead the industry’s first comprehensive training program focused on hydrogen safety in aviation starting February 3, 2026. Russo, the former Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) Lead at Joby Aviation, is a world-renowned expert who spearheaded the development of the world’s first liquid hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft, which successfully completed a landmark 561-mile flight in 2024. Now the Founder and CEO of Otter Stone, Inc., Russo brings deep technical expertise from his background in thermal engineering at Tesla and Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 to address the critical safety and regulatory bottlenecks facing the hydrogen aviation sector.
Date | Day | Time (CST) | Lecture | Topic |
Feb 3, 2026 | Tue | 12:00–2:00 PM | 1 | Introduction to Hydrogen Hazards in Aviation |
Feb 5, 2026 | Thu | 12:00–2:00 PM | 2 | Codes, Standards, and Regulatory Frameworks for Hydrogen Safety |
Feb 10, 2026 | Tue | 12:00–2:00 PM | 3 | Detection, Ventilation, and Mitigation Technologies |
Feb 12, 2026 | Thu | 12:00–2:00 PM | 4 | LH₂ & GH₂ Storage, Fueling, and Distribution Safety |
Feb 17, 2026 | Tue | 12:00–2:00 PM | 5 | Aircraft & Airport Integration for Hydrogen Safety |
Feb 19, 2026 | Thu | 12:00–2:00 PM | 6 | Emergency Response, Incident Management & Future Standards |
Learn more at https://connect.hysky.org/spaces/21481798/page
About Hydrogen Safety for Aviation Short Course w ex Joby Aviation:
From Feb 3 - Feb 19, 2026 (3 Weeks, 6 Classes, 12 Total Hours) You can watch replay of any missed lectures. No need to attend live.
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12–2 p.m. CST (all sessions will be recorded and available for replay; course notes will be available for download)
This is the first comprehensive course dedicated to hydrogen fire safety in aviation, designed for industry professionals and regulators.
All students will receive a Certificate of Completion from HYSKY Society.
Enroll now at https://connect.hysky.org/spaces/21481798/page
About HYSKY Society HYSKY Society is a Houston-based non-profit organization committed to advancing zero-emission aviation through hydrogen innovation and education. By fostering collaboration between industry leaders, regulators, and engineers, HYSKY is building the safety framework and infrastructure necessary for the future of flight.
