Hydrogen aviation is rapidly evolving from concept to credible long term strategy. HYSKY Monthly #75 welcomes one of the field’s leading researchers, Dr. Phillip J. Ansell of the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign , to present a technical and visionary roadmap for liquid hydrogen powered aircraft. On March 16, 2026, Dr. Ansell will deliver his presentation titled “The Application of LH2 as an Energy Carrier for Aircraft,” outlining how hydrogen can enable zero emission

SAE International, the global non-profit organization committed to advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity, has announced its 2025 class of SAE Fellows, which includes Mike Hirschberg, founder and principal of Hirschberg Heuristics Advisors, LLC. H2 Advisors provides strategic aviation insights to global clients in industry, academia, associations and government agencies.

“Hydrogen aviation will not scale on engineering alone,” said Danielle McLean, Founder and CEO of HYSKY Society. “It requires federal alignment, funding architecture, regulatory coordination, and durable bipartisan strategy. This course gives leaders the literacy to navigate that system responsibly and effectively.”

aviation may be one of the industries positioned to benefit most from next generation fuel cell innovation. As hydrogen aircraft move from prototype to commercialization, scalable and certifiable fuel cell stack technology becomes essential. EKPO’s growing role in aerospace projects signals

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-

Ukrainian UAV maker Skyeton says a hydrogen-fuel-cell hybrid version of its Raybird reconnaissance drone has entered full-scale combat duty with a unit of the Ukrainian Defense Forces,

Edge, the company developing expeditionary infrastructure to produce hydrogen from metal aluminum fuels, is set to appear on HYSKY Monthly #73 with CEO Erik Limpaecher

hydrogen-electric conversions to date, deepening EVIA AERO’s role as one of Stralis’ earliest and most significant European customers. EVIA AERO has committed to five Bonanza-A36-HE aircraft retrofits.

it will collaborate with the Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre (FEnEx CRC) to develop a Mixed Refrigerant (MR) cryogenic refrigeration system for deployment at its Kwinana Energy Transformation Hub (KETH) R&D facility, with delivery targeted by the end of 2026.

“Being named a finalist in the Army xTech Humanoid competition is a testament to our modular and scalable architecture,” said Dr. Anita Sengupta, CEO of Hydroplane.

Right now, the "front lines" of hydrogen aviation are found in the deployment of the long range drone. This is where the technology is currently operational and proving its worth. In this stage, operations are typically contained and highly controlled.

Hydrogen isn’t just a clean fuel. It’s an opportunity to rebuild how we think about aircraft

Hydrogen aviation is already advancing through long range UAVs, where endurance, efficiency, and zero-emissions propulsion offer clear operational advantages. Companies such as Heven Aerotek are demonstrating how hydrogen can enable real-world aviation missions today. This progression from UAVs to eVTOLs to larger fixed-wing aircraft is not a compromise. It is the correct path to scale. Importantly, hydrogen safety principles do not change with aircraft size. Whether appli

HYSKY Society for hydrogen aviation strengthens leadership as it accelerates the decarbonization of aviation through hydrogen innovation   Houston, TX — Dec. 15, 2025  — HYSKY Society, the non-profit dedicated to advancing hydrogen-powered aviation, has appointed three new members from industry and academia to its Board of Directors.    Mike Hirschberg, Executive Director Emeritus of the Vertical Flight Society and founder of H2 Advisors; Dr. Anubhav Datta, the Alfred Gessow

On December 9, 2025, Danielle McLean of HYSKY Society interviewed Yannick Schwartzenbart , Head of Program Industrialization at Beyond Aero . The discussion focused on the company’s new feasibility study for its future final assembly factory. This facility will build the world’s first certifiable hydrogen-electric business aircraft. Over 200 Aerospace Jobs The study shows that the selected region will gain 225 high-skill aerospace jobs. These positions include technicians, e

Hydrogen is no longer just a futuristic dream for aviation - it’s becoming a tangible reality. But with this leap forward comes a fiery challenge that demands our full attention. Imagine a fuel so light, so powerful, yet so volatile that a single spark could ignite a blaze unlike any other. That’s hydrogen for you. As someone deeply invested in aviation safety, I’ve seen firsthand how the industry is racing to master the art of managing hydrogen fire safety risks. It’s a thri

In A Christmas Story, little Ralphie’s dream was a Red Ryder BB gun—and every adult warned, “You’ll shoot your eye out.” Today, dreamers of a different kind are aiming higher: toward the clean skies of hydrogen-powered flight. And guess what? Hydrogen won’t shoot your eye out—it might just save the planet.

McMorrow confirms that GenH2 has been in discussions with ZeroAvia for several years, primarily around liquefiers. Aviation companies working on drones, eVTOL aircraft or even larger planes will almost always need liquid hydrogen on site. Even if they store gaseous hydrogen onboard, the most efficient way to keep fuel available is to store it as liquid and vaporize it before fueling.

NASA has been using hydrogen for over 80 years — and there’s never been a hydrogen leak that caused an accident.

The Alan Turing Award honors innovators leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate hydrogen aviation.