Sirius Aviation debuts hydrogen powertrain
Swiss aerospace startup Sirius Aviation has announced the unveiling of its Hydrogen-Electric Ducted Fan Propulsion System for the Sirius Jet, alongside partners BMW Group Designworks and Sauber Group F1.
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Swiss aerospace startup Sirius Aviation has announced the unveiling of its Hydrogen-Electric Ducted Fan Propulsion System for the Sirius Jet, alongside partners BMW Group Designworks and Sauber Group F1.
The event at Payerne Airport in Switzerland marked the first public exhibition and inaugural ignition of the propulsion system.
The occasion marked the inaugural firing of an aviation engine within a presentation room, releasing only water vapour and zero pollutants.
The event also showcased the Sirius Jet, a zero-emission vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system.
“This marks a new chapter in sustainable aviation and we are presenting a vehicle that will completely transform the aviation industry,” said Alexey Popov, CEO at Sirius Aviation.
“We express the utmost gratitude to our partners and trailblazing team for their continued support on this historic journey.”
“This project is about innovation, transportation, and mobility; making it the perfect realm for Designworks,” said John Schoenbeck, Director of Strategic Partnership at BMW Group Designworks.
“Our work spans across exterior and interior design, color material, user interface, and experience design. We are very proud to be part of the journey of this pioneering company that sets out to revolutionize air travel.”
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