ZeroAvia

ZeroAvia is advancing clean flight with hydrogen-electric and electric propulsion. Their technologies reduce emissions and noise while improving efficiency across fixed-wing, rotorcraft, eVTOL, and unmanned aircraft.

Our collaboration with ZeroAvia explores equipping Airlander 10 with their ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrains, enabling full zero-emission flight for long-range, high-capacity operations. The partnership will also assess hydrogen fuel infrastructure needs and the applicability of ZeroAvia’s technology to future, larger Airlander aircraft.

ZeroAvia and HAV sign agreement to collaborate on zero-emission Airlander

Hybrid Air Vehicles and ZeroAvia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on the development of a hydrogen-electric variant of Airlander 10.

AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to programme and construction management.

We have partnered with AECOM to work together with our customers to develop the infrastructure to operate Airlander, including preparing for hydrogen on site for the hybrid-electric and all-electric Airlander 10 aircraft. AECOM will also work with HAV to develop the Airlander 10 manufacturing facility.

HAV and AECOM sign memorandum of understanding

AECOM has partnered with HAV to provide infrastructure services for its pioneering hybrid aircraft, Airlander and draw on AECOM’s consulting and advisory services for cost and carbon benchmarking, sustainability development, master planning, construction programme management and scheme delivery.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. Working with customers and local partners, to develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

This collaboration will see the exploration of Airlander's potential in security and defence applications, with BAE Systems’ FalconWorks advanced research & technology centre for the Air sector.

BAE Systems’ FalconWorks, agrees MoU with Hybrid Air Vehicles

BAE Systems and Hybrid Air Vehicles agree MoU to explore the potential of the world leading ultra-low emissions aircraft, Airlander, in defence and security applications.

RED Aircraft

RED Aircraft GmbH is committed to delivering high-span performance piston engines for aviation. The company offers a full range of engineering services required for engine and powertrain development. All products are designed, tested, and produced in-house, starting from a clean sheet of paper, by highly skilled and experienced specialists.

HAV has selected the RED A03 engine for use in the base configuration of the Airlander 10 aircraft.

Airlander 10 to use RED A03 engine

HAV is pleased to confirm that the RED A03 engine has been selected for use in the base configuration of the Airlander 10 aircraft. In this configuration, Airlander 10 will deliver a 75% reduction in emissions compared to other aircraft in similar roles.

2Excel Aviation

2Excel Aviation is an innovative aviation services business working across a range of industries including defence and security, engineering, events and disaster response. Delivering bespoke, innovative solutions for the aviation sector.

We have partnered with 2Excel Aviation to offer customers joint proposals for operating Airlander aircraft in a variety of roles.

HAV and 2Excel Aviation form a team

Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd and 2Excel Aviation announce that they have formed a team. Two innovative British businesses bring together their experience to deliver low-carbon aviation.

ILC Dover

ILC Dover has been developing products since 1947 and is a world-leader in the innovative design and production of engineered flexible protective solutions for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical, flood protection, personal protection, bulk packaging, and the aerospace industries.

HAV is pleased to confirm ILC Dover as the provider of the hull for the production Airlander 10.

Airlander 10 hull supplied by ILC Dover

HAV worked with ILC Dover on the hull for the prototype Airlander 10 and look forward to continuing our close working relationship. The inflated hull is the main airframe of Airlander, made from a state-of-the-art flexible laminate.

University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)

The AMRC is a world-class centre for research into advanced manufacturing technologies used in the aerospace, automotive, medical and other high-value manufacturing sectors. The AMRC has a global reputation for helping companies overcome manufacturing problems and is a model for collaborative research involving universities, academics and industry worldwide.

We have partnered with the AMRC to work together to identify projects developing research, innovation, and training linked to HAV’s Airlander 10 production.

HAV and the AMRC sign teaming agreement

Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) will harness research expertise and advanced manufacturing technologies at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to deliver its Airlander 10 production and drive towards zero-emissions flight before 2030.

Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace Systems is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

With the University of Nottingham, we work in partnership to develop electric propulsion technologies suitable for Airlander 10 on our E-HAV1 project.

The E-HAV1 project

A partnership of Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), Collins Aerospace, and the University of Nottingham (UoN) has won grant funding in excess of £1m from the UK Aerospace Research and Technology Programme to develop electric propulsion technologies using Airlander 10 as the initial platform.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Applied Science is a business division of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. The Applied Science Division leverage the best of aerospace and motorsport technologies, to deliver performance across the domains of land, sea and air.

We have worked with the Applied Science Division to enhance Airlander 10's aerodynamics and in-flight performance.

Enhancing Airlander 10's efficiency

HAV worked with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Applied Science Division to enhance Airlander 10's aerodynamics at their wind tunnel at Silverstone. We have significantly reduced the aerodynamic drag when compared to the prototype, reducing fuel burn and therefore operating costs and environmental impact.

Skies and Seas Hydrogen-fuels Accelerator (SASHA) Coalition

The SASHA Coalition is a cross-sector alliance uniting leaders in aviation and maritime to accelerate green hydrogen adoption and decarbonise these sectors.

HAV joins SASHA to contribute technical insight and real-world experience in hydrogen-powered aviation. Airlander will serve as an early testbed for hydrogen-electric flight, supporting the Coalition’s mission to demonstrate the viability and potential of green hydrogen for aviation and maritime applications.

HAV joins SASHA Coalition to accelerate hydrogen-powered flight

HAV joins the SASHA Coalition to help shape policy frameworks and provide technical expertise to support the transition to zero-emission aviation, with Airlander 10 planned as an all-electric hydrogen-powered aircraft from 2030.

UK Defence ESG Charter

The UK Defence ESG Charter, led by ADS, sets an industry-wide framework for action on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in defence, aerospace, and security, including carbon reduction, STEM promotion, diversity, and national resilience.

HAV signed the Charter to align its operations and innovation with these ESG goals. Airlander’s capabilities in reducing emissions for defence operations, alongside HAV’s focus on STEM engagement and sustainable technology, support the Charter’s objectives across environmental, social, and governance dimensions.

Hybrid Air Vehicles Signs UK Defence ESG Charter

HAV becomes signatory to the UK Defence ESG Charter, joining a coalition of leading defence organisations committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation.

Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes is the 3DExperience company that provides businesses and people with virtual twins to imagine sustainable innovations capable of harmonizing product, nature, and life.

Our collaboration with Dassault Systèmes will see the implementation of their 3DEXPERIENCE platform into our business as we advance our maturation of technology and processes ahead of programme launch, and ultimately pursues hydrogen-fuelled zero emissions flight.

HAV signs MoU with Dassault Systèmes and TriMech

Hybrid Air Vehicles, Dassault Systèmes, and TriMech collaborate to develop and deliver aircraft to play a part in reducing global aviation emissions.

TriMech Group

TriMech Group offers a comprehensive range of design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions that are unrivalled in the industry.

Our collaboration with TriMech will see them work alongside Dassault Systèmes in the implementation and support of Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform, using best practices from their years of experience across various industries to ensure the efficiency of Hybrid Air Vehicles’ deployment, business processes, and utilisation of their investment.

HAV signs MoU with Dassault Systèmes and TriMech

Hybrid Air Vehicles, Dassault Systèmes and TriMech collaborate to develop and deliver aircraft to play a part in reducing global aviation emissions.

Vertex Aerospace

Vertex Aerospace offers a global capability and complete solution for aftermarket aerospace services for government and commercial customers. Vertex is recognised in the aerospace industry for its high-quality services, depot reach-back, and responsive management.

We work in partnership with Vertex Aerospace to present joint proposals of fully configured Airlander 10 aircraft to the US Department of Defense.

HAV and Vertex sign memorandum of understanding

Vertex Aerospace and Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding to present joint proposals for provision of fully configured Airlander 10 aircraft to the US Department of Defense.