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Flying Fuel Cell

MTU Aero Engines
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Hydrogen-electric powertrains
Hydrogen-electric powertrain
Fuel-cell electric propulsion concept for regional aircraft.
In development; demonstrator-stage programme.

Specifications and conditions

The 2025 company update describes a first 600 kW powertrain demonstrator; EU HEROPS targets are research objectives, not demonstrated certification or production performance.

Aircraft applications

The supplier describes aviation or aircraft-system uses; an exact aircraft installation has not been independently verified.

Certification

No regulator-issued approval has been verified for this specific product and configuration. Test milestones, design targets and organisational approvals are separate from a product certificate.

Sources

MTU Aero Engines: Flying Fuel Cell source, 2025-06-16; checked 28 October 2026.

Last verified

October 28, 2026