Partnership Propels Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Innovation

Stralis Aircraft and CQUniversity have partnered to develop hydrogen-electric propulsion systems, paving the way for greener aviation. Backed by the Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC) Program, the project focuses on designing a heat management system for high-temperature proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (HT-PEMFCs), crucial for integrating hydrogen power into aircraft.

• Funding & Collaboration: Supported by Queensland Government and delivered by CSIRO, RUIC connects SMEs with regional universities to fuel innovation.

• Stralis’ Vision: Hydrogen-electric propulsion systems are being developed for long-range flights, with a planned test flight in late 2025 using a Bonanza A36 aircraft.

• Demonstration Flight: Stralis aims to fly a hydrogen-powered aircraft from Gladstone to Brisbane to showcase decarbonised aviation.

• Stralis Aircraft CTO, Stuart Johnstone: “This collaboration is key to building a robust cooling system for our unique fuel cells, accelerating hydrogen-electric propulsion development.”

• CQUniversity Professor, Jonathon Love: “This partnership highlights the role of research in turning innovative ideas into practical industrial applications.”

The partnership also aligns with the goals of the Hydrogen Flight Alliance, striving for Australia’s first commercial, emissions-free hydrogen flight.

CQUniversity’s Centre for Hydrogen and Renewable Energy in Gladstone brings its expertise to bolster local innovation, furthering the transition to clean energy solutions for aviation.

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