The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) has announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its 42nd Annual Student Design Competition, with a key focus on hydrogen-powered vertical flight technologies. This prestigious competition encourages university students worldwide to design advanced vertical flight aircraft, emphasizing sustainable solutions such as hydrogen propulsion, which is rapidly becoming central to the future of aviation.
https://vtol.org/news/press-release-vfs-announces-rfp-release-42nd-annual-student-design-competition
This year’s competition centers around the development of hydrogen-powered or hybrid-electric vertical flight concepts, reflecting the aviation industry's growing commitment to decarbonization and environmental sustainability. Student teams are tasked with designing aircraft that can meet the rigorous demands of vertical flight while leveraging hydrogen as a clean energy source to minimize environmental impact.
Mike Hirschberg, Executive Director of VFS, highlighted the importance of this hydrogen-focused theme, stating, "Hydrogen propulsion represents a key pathway to achieving zero-emission vertical flight. This competition will challenge students to innovate and explore how hydrogen can be integrated into vertical flight technologies, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable aviation."
The competition provides students the opportunity to address real-world design challenges related to hydrogen aviation, with winning teams receiving recognition, monetary awards, and a chance to showcase their talents to industry leaders.
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