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Why ZeroAvia Founder Val Miftakhov Stepped Down as CEO and Turned His Attention to AI and Energy
Val is shifting his focus toward a stealthy new frontier at the intersection of energy and artificial intelligence

HYSKY Society
Jun 167 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


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


David Smith of Robinson Helicopter Company on HYSKY Pod: The Future of Hydrogen Helicopters Has Already Taken Off
Hydrogen isn’t just a clean fuel. It’s an opportunity to rebuild how we think about aircraft

Danielle McLean
Dec 31, 20256 min read


Special Joint Webinar Recap: STCs — Certificating Advanced Aviation Technologies
HYSKY Society and the Vertical Flight Society’s CAT Discussion Group convened a lively, deeply practical webinar on how Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) are accelerating the entry of advanced propulsion and systems into real aircraft. Moderated by Mike Hirschberg (H2 Advisors), with featured talks by David Webber (FAA) and Ken Swartz (Aeromedia Consultants), the session blended policy mechanics, field-proven history, and what’s next for eVTOLs, hydrogen, hybrid-electric,

HYSKY Society
Oct 9, 20256 min read


H2 Aircraft Certification Short Course Now Available On-Demand
From 26 August – 11 September 2025 (3 Weeks, 6 Classes, 12 Total Hours)
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12–2 p.m. CDT (all sessions will be recorded and available for replay; course notes will be available for download)
This is the first comprehensive course dedicated to certification of hydrogen-powered aircraft, designed for industry professionals and regulators.
All students will receive a Certificate of Completion from HYSKY Society.

HYSKY Society
Aug 21, 20255 min read


Bill Spellane of Alaka’i Technologies Joins HYSKY’s H2 Aircraft Certification Course as Instructor
Bill Spellane, CEO StarCube, former COO Alaka’i Technologies HYSKY Society is proud to announce that Bill Spellane, former COO of Alaka’i...

HYSKY Society
Aug 5, 20252 min read
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