Cranfield University is testing the use of hydrogen as a fuel for airside operations

Cranfield University is testing the use of hydrogen as a fuel for airside operations, supported by Connected Places Catapult.  A hydrogen-powered aircraft tow tug from ULEMCo Ltd was refueled with hydrogen using HyQube and then used to push-back and tow the university SAAB 340B aircraft. The Zero Carbon Turn Project aims to decarbonise aircraft turnarounds and ground operations at airports, and involves TUI, Regional and City Airports Group and ULEMCo. The project recently won a place in the Hydrogen Challenge Sandbox announced by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.