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The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration: Why EAA AirVenture is 2026’s Must-Attend Event in Oshkosh
And at the center of that transformation is the 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS 2026), returning July 18–19, 2026, the weekend immediately before AirVenture Oshkosh begins.

Danielle McLean
4 days ago7 min read


Accessing Online Hydrogen Fueling Resources: Your Gateway to the Future of Aviation
Imagine a world where aircraft glide silently through the sky, powered by clean, abundant hydrogen. This isn’t just a dream anymore - it’s rapidly becoming reality. But how do we, as developers, regulators, and leaders in aviation and propulsion, tap into the wealth of knowledge and resources needed to make hydrogen aviation safe, efficient, and scalable? The answer lies in accessing online hydrogen fueling resources - a treasure trove of information, tools, and networks desi

HYSKY Society
Apr 224 min read


How Airports Will Fuel the Future: Why Hydrogen Hubs — Not Trucks — Are the Smart Bet for Sustainable Aviation
As aviation decarbonization moves from buzzword to business imperative, a pragmatic blueprint is emerging: centralized hydrogen hubs feeding airports via short pipelines. In a recent industry discussion, Dr. Phillip Ansell outlined the operational realities that make distributed truck delivery and long-haul liquid shipping increasingly impractical for high-volume airport needs — and why strategically sited hydrogen hubs offer a far better path forward. Why centralized hydroge

HYSKY Society
Apr 222 min read


AIAA’s Dr. Ashira Beutler-Greene and Illinois Experts Dr. Phillip Ansell and Elias Waddington Lecture on Hydrogen Aviation Policy
HYSKY Society is thrilled to announce that Dr. Ashira Beutler-Greene ( AIAA ), Dr. Phillip Ansell (University of Illinois ), and Elias Waddington (University of Illinois) will lead a featured lecture in the H2 Aviation Policy & Power cohort launching April 14, 2026. Understanding Policy Gaps in Hydrogen Aviation (and What to Do About Them The lecture, “ Understanding Policy Gaps in Hydrogen Aviation (and What to Do About Them ),” will take place on April 21 and is open t

HYSKY Society
Apr 72 min read


Jamie Panarites and Mike Barbera of ACG Advocacy as Instructors for Hydrogen Aviation Policy & Power Cohort
HYSKY Society is proud to announce that Jamie Panarites, Director of Policy at ACG Advocacy , and Mike Barbera, Senior Partner at ACG Advocacy, will serve as instructors in the upcoming H2 Aviation Policy & Power cohort launching April 14, 2026. HYSKY Society Teams Up with ACG Advocacy Panarites and Barbera bring deep, real-world experience in federal policy, appropriations, and legislative strategy. Their instruction will focus on preparing participants for direct engagemen

HYSKY Society
Apr 72 min read


Todd Solomon, ZeroAvia's Former Head of Government Affairs, to Lecture in HYSKY’s Hydrogen Aviation Policy & Power Cohort
HYSKY Society announced that Todd Solomon , former Head of Government Affairs for ZeroAvia and Principal & Managing Director of Capitol Suasion , will serve as an instructor in the upcoming H2 Aviation Policy & Power cohort launching April 14, 2026. From ZeroAvia to Capitol Suasion Solomon recently played a key role in advancing hydrogen aviation at the federal level, helping secure its inclusion in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 , where hydrogen is referenced 52 tim

HYSKY Society
Apr 42 min read


Virtual Easter egg hunt. Find eggs to unveil FLYING HY secrets inside!
Happy Easter from HYSKY Society! We're celebrating spring with a virtual Easter egg hunt. We've hidden Easter eggs here . Find them to unlock secret information about FLYING HY 2026 , the world's leading hydrogen aviation conference. 👉 Start the hunt: https://www.hysky.org/fh2026-easter See you at the hunt and at FLYING HY 2026 ! — The HYSKY Society Team
Bianca Mora
Apr 31 min read


HYSKY Partners with eVTOL Insights to Bring Hydrogen Aviation to NAAMCE in Ohio
Hydrogen aviation takes center stage at North America’s leading advanced air mobility event Springfield, Ohio — April 2026 — HYSKY Society, a nonprofit dedicated to decarbonizing aviation through hydrogen, today announced a partnership with eVTOL Insights to bring a dedicated Hydrogen Aviation Panel to the North America Conference & Awards 2026 (NAAMCE) . The National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) Taking place April 29 – May 1, 2026 at the National Advan

HYSKY Society
Mar 312 min read


University of Illinois’ Phil Ansell Delivers Hydrogen Aviation Blueprint for 2050
Hydrogen aircraft could make up about 25 percent of the global fleet.
Entry into service is expected in the late 2030s to early 2040s.
The global fleet could grow to nearly 60,000 aircraft.

HYSKY Society
Mar 245 min read


Revolutionizing Flight: How a Hydrogen-Powered Drone from Shenyang Outperforms Lithium Battery Models
Wang Jiefan, a hydrogen power engineer at Shenyang Shengke Hangyu, explains that this technology allows the drone to operate reliably where lithium batteries fail, opening new possibilities for industrial applications.

HYSKY Society
Mar 233 min read


Strait of Hormuz Crisis Pushes China to Accelerate Hydrogen Adoption Amid Global Energy Shock
The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, and the resulting disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, has reinforced the urgency for China to diversify its energy mix. As global oil and gas flows face uncertainty, Beijing is accelerating hydrogen adoption as a long-term solution to energy security and decarbonization.

HYSKY Society
Mar 183 min read


HYSKY Plans to Deploy a "Swarm" of Hydrogen Aviation Advocates to Washington D.C. to Secure the Future of Flight
HOUSTON, TX — In a bold move to break the legislative gridlock stalling zero-emission flight, HYSKY Society announced its mission to mobilize a high-impact "swarm" of industry experts, engineers, and entrepreneurs to descend on Capitol Hill. The goal: to cement hydrogen as a permanent federal priority and ensure the infrastructure for a zero-emission future is built today, not decades from now. “The technology is ready, but the policy is lagging,” said Danielle McLean, Founde

HYSKY Society
Mar 172 min read


HySky Hydrogen Initiatives: Pioneering the Future of Hydrogen Energy
Imagine a world where the roar of jet engines is replaced by the whisper of clean, sustainable power. A world where hydrogen fuels not just our cars but the very aircraft that connect continents. This is not a distant dream—it's the vision that drives the HySky Society , a beacon of innovation and education in hydrogen aviation. As someone deeply passionate about the future of propulsion and advanced air mobility, I find their mission electrifying. Let me take you on a journe

Danielle McLean
Mar 103 min read


THE FUTURE OF AVIATION IS HERE: Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Unveil Eight Selections for Pilot Program Testing Next-Gen Aircraft in America’s Skies
This first-of-its-kind program, which was outlined in President Trump’s Unleashing Drone Dominance Executive Order, is accelerating the safe integration of next-generation Advanced Air Mobility aircraft into the national airspace and ensuring the United States leads the way in aviation innovation.

U.S. Department of Transportation
Mar 103 min read


Hydrogen Aviation Leadership: University of Illinois to Appear on HYSKY Monthly with Dr. Phillip Ansell
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

HYSKY Society
Feb 264 min read


Aviation Technology Leader Mike Hirschberg Honored by SAE International
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.

HYSKY Society
Feb 263 min read


H2 Aviation Policy & Power: How Innovation Becomes Federal Priority
“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.”

HYSKY Society
Feb 172 min read


EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies to Appear on HYSKY Monthly with Hydrogen Industry Leader Ryan Sookhoo
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
Feb 122 min read


HYSKY Society Presents the First Comprehensive Hydrogen Safety Training for Aviation
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-

HYSKY Society
Jan 193 min read


Raybird Hydrogen-Powered Reconnaissance UAV Enters Frontline in Ukraine
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,

HYSKY Society
Jan 164 min read
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