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JEKTA Partners with ZeroAvia proton exchange membrane (LTPEM) PGS
solutions and novel high-temperature PEM
(HTPEM) fuel cells for hydrogen-electric
for Fuel Cell Amphibious Aircraft aerospace applications.

“The JEKTA team shares our vision of in-
Switzerland-based JEKTA has announced suitable fuel cell system, we can offer our troducing clean aircraft propulsion systems
its selection of ZeroAvia’s fuel cell power potential operator clients the choice of two into commercial operations. We are noting
generation system (PGS) to demonstrate a fuel sources. The hydrogen system delivers a resurgence in the seaplane market, and
fuel cell variant of its electric amphibious a viable alternative to electric battery power we’re excited to work with an innovative
flying boat, the PHA-ZE 100. This collabo- that promises a significant increase in the company that is leading and shaping the
ration aims to integrate the system as the range of our PHA-ZE 100, which will suit future of amphibious aviation. We see the
PHA-ZE 100 variant is introduced to the operators serving longer regional routes. huge potential for creating zero-emission
market. In contrast, the battery power option will amphibious flights, and we believe hydro-
suit shorter-range missions and operators
While battery technology is advancing, flying in locations where electric power is gen-electric propulsion will play a big role
in this market,” said Val Miftakhov, CEO of
JEKTA remains committed to exploring more cost-effective and accessible,” said ZeroAvia.
all potential avenues to George Alafinov, CEO of JEKTA Switzerland.
enhance the range and “ZeroAvia holds a strong market position ZeroAvia is also involved in global hydrogen
payload of its zero-emis- with secure financing, an infrastructure projects and has partner-
sions aircraft. The PHA-ZE ships with nearly 20 airports to explore the
100, powered by ZeroAvia’s concept of operations and the hy-
fuel cell PGS, is expected to drogen refuelling ecosystem
achieve a range of up to 500 to needed to support route
600 km and increase payload adoption. The compa-
capacity by up to one tonne, ny has pioneered the
further enhancing the airframe’s testing of electrolyzers
capabilities. Additionally, a hydrogen fuel for on-site hydrogen gener-
system could lower operating and main- impressive set of ation, hydrogen pipeline technology, and
tenance costs, supporting a lifespan of up customer commitments and well-developed aircraft refuelling equipment in airport envi-
to 20,000 hours. JEKTA and ZeroAvia will infrastructure, which all contributed to our ronments. Alafinov sees these as essential
closely collaborate to develop and certify decision to work with them.” components for supporting an efficient
an integrated PGS, including inverters, other regional amphibious aviation network and
electronic components, and a hydrogen tank ZeroAvia is already testing its entire hydro- plans to work closely with ZeroAvia on
and fuel system. gen-electric powertrain (ZA600) in a 19-seat both optimising the PGS installation in the
testbed aircraft. The company has devel- PHA-ZE 100 and exploring infrastructure
“By working with ZeroAvia and defining a oped a range of flexible low-temperature development with operator customers.

Oerlikon and MTU Aero

Engines to Establish Smart

Thermal Spray Factory

Oerlikon and MTU Aero Engines have production chain of aerospace components.
agreed on the next phase of the collabo- Toby Middlemiss, Head of Aerospace at
ration agreement signed at Paris Airshow Oerlikon, says: “Collaborating with MTU
2023 to establish a smart and standardized Aero Engines on this project is a testament
thermal spray factory of the future. “We are to our shared commitment to innovation, ex-
excited to partner with Oerlikon to establish cellence and digitalization. We look forward
a state-of-the-art thermal spray factory,” to leveraging our expertise and resources
says Markus Zeis, SVP Enablement at MTU to create a smart factory that sets new
Aero Engines. “This initiative represents a standards in production processes of the
major step forward in our efforts to enhance aerospace industry.”
efficiency, quality, and sustainability using advanced measures by tracking every part
thermal spray production.” To address the complexity of the project throughout the production process, ensuring
tasks and ensure seamless integration complete transparency and accountability.
By leveraging this cutting-edge technolo- of systems and processes, Oerlikon and The creation of a digital twin, simulating the
gy and integrating digital processes, the MTU will establish a cross-functional proj- production of aerospace components to
companies aim to achieve an unprecedent- ect team. One important key element is enable real-time monitoring, analysis, and
ed level of productivity, efficiency, quality achieving 100% digital traceability on the optimization is another crucial component
and transparency throughout the entire part level through the implementation of of the initiative.

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