H2Sky Project Develops Fuel Cell Stack for Aviation with €26.5 Million Funding
The H2Sky project, praised by Federal Minister Patrick Schnieder on March 26, 2026, aimed to develop a fuel cell stack meeting aviation's high performance, efficiency, reliability, and lifespan demands. Funded with approximately €26.5 million by the Federal Ministry of Transport under the National Innovation Program for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology, it ranks among Germany's largest hydrogen fuel cell technology projects for aviation. Aerostack, a joint venture of Airbus and Elring Klinger, led the consortium, which included several research and educational institutions.
The H2Sky project, recognized by Federal Minister Patrick Schnieder on March 26, 2026, focused on developing a fuel cell stack that meets aviation's stringent requirements for performance, efficiency, reliability, and lifespan. With funding of around €26.5 million from the Federal Ministry of Transport under the National Innovation Program for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology, it is one of the most significant hydrogen fuel cell projects for aviation in Germany.
AI-curated by TheiaThe consortium was led by Aerostack, a joint venture between Airbus and Elring Klinger. Other partners included Ekpo Fuel Cell Technologies, Hahn-Schickard, Fraunhofer ISE, Technical University of Munich, and others. The project aimed to advance fuel cell technology for market readiness.
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