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Tom Cruise, Hydrogen Aviation, and the Mission That’s Not Impossible

  • Writer: HYSKY Society
    HYSKY Society
  • May 28
  • 2 min read

Updated: May 29



What happens when you mix artificial intelligence, hydrogen aviation, and one of the world’s most iconic action stars?


You get a Mission: Impossible–style recruitment video that’s surprisingly accurate—and surprisingly urgent.





🎥 When we asked AI to create a video of Tom Cruise joining HYSKY Connect, we were expecting a gimmick.


Instead, we got a wake-up call.


The Real Plot: Hydrogen and Aviation Aren’t Talking


Tom—AI-generated though he was—delivered a chillingly real briefing:

“Hydrogen aviation is the future. But right now, it's disconnected. Innovators are working in isolation. Solutions exist, but the partners don’t know each other.”

Sound familiar?


From hydrogen production to onboard storage, refueling infrastructure to electric propulsion, we’ve seen it firsthand. Brilliant minds solving different parts of the same problem—but not solving it together.


That’s why we created HYSKY Connect:

The professional network for the hydrogen aviation ecosystem.


Yes, Tom Cruise Is Actually a Pilot


The best part?

This isn’t just science fiction.



Tom Cruise is a real pilot.


He flies fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. He’s certified to fly a P-51 Mustang (featured in Top Gun: Maverick), and has logged flight hours in some seriously demanding conditions.


He’s also insisted on performing many of his own aerial stunts—making him one of the most aviation-savvy actors in Hollywood. And whether you love or hate the Top Gun franchise, there’s no denying this: Tom Cruise understands flight.


Which makes it even more perfect that “he” (or at least our AI version of him) is sounding the alarm about the next chapter of aviation: hydrogen.


What Is HYSKY Connect?


Imagine LinkedIn, but built specifically for the people designing, powering, and flying hydrogen aircraft.

✅ A searchable company directory with capability blurbs and logos

✅ Direct messaging with peers and partners across the ecosystem

✅ Visibility for your company on HYSKY.org

✅ Discounts and upgrade perks for events like FLYING HY

✅ Invite to our Launch Workshop on June 10 (where we’ll show you how to stand out, get found, and unlock bonus features)



This Mission Is Possible


Zero-carbon flight won’t happen through press releases and PowerPoints.


It’ll happen when producers, startups, researchers, and aerospace giants sit at the same table—and build together.


That’s the mission.


Whether you’re:

  • A hydrogen producer breaking into aviation

  • An aircraft developer exploring next-gen propulsion

  • A logistics or refueling expert seeking partners

  • A startup or solo consultant ready to connect


HYSKY Connect is for you.


Join us.

Let’s make zero-carbon flight not just possible—but inevitable.


P.S. If you haven’t watched the video yet, it’s worth it. The AI-generated Tom Cruise may not be real—but the mission is.



 
 
 

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HYSKY Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to decarbonizing aviation and aerospace with hydrogen. We welcome innovators from eVTOLs/advanced air mobility, fixed-wing aircraft, and spacecraft. Our mission is simple: if it defies gravity and uses hydrogen as fuel, it’s part of our vision for sustainable flight.

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