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ZeroAvia Wins €21.4M for Hydrogen-Electric Cargo Aircraft
ZeroAvia has landed €21.4 million in European backing to advance hydrogen-electric cargo aircraft development for Norway.
ZeroAvia announced it will use €21.4 million in European funding to push development of hydrogen-electric cargo aircraft in Norway, marking a clear vote of confidence for hydrogen-powered aviation. The funding targets emission-free regional air freight and supports Norway’s ambition to be a European leader in sustainable aviation solutions.
Hydrogen-electric cargo aircraft: what it means for Norway
The project aims to validate hydrogen-electric powertrains for cargo missions that today rely on conventional turboprops and jets. By focusing on short regional routes and freight feeders, ZeroAvia and partners hope to cut lifecycle CO2 emissions from cargo operations and test ground infrastructure like hydrogen storage and refuelling at Norwegian airports.
- Funding & focus: €21.4 million to develop hydrogen-electric cargo aircraft for Norway and test practical operations.
- Environmental upside: reduction in direct operational CO2 and local air pollutants on short-haul freight lanes.
- Regional impact: potential to scale low-emission cargo services across Norway’s domestic and intra‑European corridors.
While the announcement doesn’t list specific aircraft models or operators yet, the cash injection strengthens the business case for hydrogen-electric propulsion as part of Europe’s broader effort to cut aviation emissions. ZeroAvia’s programme will be watched closely by carriers, freight operators and airports exploring zero-emission ground and flight operations.
