ZeroAvia's hydrogen fuel cell powertrain program is the most documented attempt to overcome the 300-nautical-mile range ceiling that battery electric aviation cannot break.
Boeing's 777X clears its final technical certification hurdle as the FAA moves toward type certificate issuance, plus five other aviation stories shaping the week.
Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL enters late-stage FAA conformity testing while Garmin and hydrogen propulsion milestones signal real progress in aviation tech.
Hydrogen fuel cells may replace avgas in aviation, with flight-tested technology and a realistic timeline stretching from 2029 for regional aircraft to the late 2030s for GA.