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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
20 hours ago5 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


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


Hydroplane Named Finalist in U.S. Army xTech Humanoid Competition
“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.

HYSKY Society
Jan 62 min read


The Safety Blueprint: From Long Range Drones to Commercial Hydrogen Aviation
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.

Danielle McLean
Jan 64 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


HYSKY Society Joins Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Delegation to Unither Bioélectronique and BETA Technologies
At Unither Bioélectronique, delegates will explore how advanced air mobility is being applied to move life-saving manufactured organs for transplant across regions safely and efficiently. This is a mission where aviation is not only about moving people, but also about improving healthcare equity and outcomes at scale. At BETA Technologies, delegates will see the evolution of electric aviation, including the ALIA eCTOL and ALIA eVTOL programs, as well as the charging networks

HYSKY Society
Sep 3, 20256 min read


The UK CAA Hydrogen Challenge
by Rishav Shrestha Introduction The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is spearheading an ambitious initiative to explore the potential of...

Rishav Shrestha
Dec 6, 20232 min read


HYSKY Society Hosts Successful Hydrogen eVTOL and Aviation Intellectual Property Strategies Webinar
Dallas, Texas – On Monday, January 16th, the HYSKY Society hosted a successful webinar on hydrogen aviation with Edward "Ned" Meagher, a...

HYSKY Society
Jan 18, 20232 min read
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