Франция совершила первый пилотируемый полёт на водородно-электрическом самолёте

Hydrogen Fuel Cell News: Beyond Aero’s Blériot Completes France’s First Manned Hydrogen-Electric Flight Beyond Aero’s Blériot demonstrator completed France’s first manned hydrogen-electric flights at Gap-Tallard, validating an 85 kW fuel cell/battery hybrid and paving the way for zero-emission business jets. So, picture this: soaring quietly above the breathtaking French Alps is more than just a tiny ultralight aircraft. Tucked inside that sleek fuselage is a combo of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell and a battery pack, spinning an electric motor and powering a propeller—all while leaving behind absolutely zero CO₂ emissions. This innovative aircraft, known as Blériot, was recently flown by Beyond Aero and made history by completing France's first-ever manned, fully hydrogen-electric flight over Gap-Tallard. Their goal? To test an 85 kW fuel cell/battery hybrid powertrain under real flying conditions—and, boy, did they deliver! Flight Campaign Highlights The... Subscribe to keep reading. Subscribe to read this article for free Sign up now for free