{"id":256955,"date":"2025-05-25T21:18:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T21:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/airline\/hydrogen-manufactuing-facility-near-glawsgow-airport\/"},"modified":"2025-05-25T21:18:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T21:18:30","slug":"hydrogen-manufactuing-facility-near-glawsgow-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=256955","title":{"rendered":"Hydrogen Manufactuing Facility Near Glawsgow Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ZeroAvia CEO Val Miftakhov has announced they will build a Hydrogen Centre of Excellence and a manufacturing facility near Glasgow Airport. The project is funded by Scottish Enterprise and the United Kingdom (UK). John Swinney, Scotland\u2019s first minister and Ian Murray, the UK Government Secretary of State for Scotland, are in support of the project.<\/span><\/p>\n
Manufacturing Facility in Glasgow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u00a9 ZeroAvia<\/strong>. ZeroAvia\u2019s Dornier 228 10th test flight of prototype ZA600 engine in July 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The manufacturing facility is for its hydrogen electric powertrains at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland, close to Glasgow Airport in Renfrewshire. The announcement mentioned that ZeroAvia Hydrogen Centre of Excellence will be the primary location for production of advanced high temperature PEM (HTPEM) fuel cell stacks and supporting systems. The new facility will complement ZeroAvia\u2019s Propulsion Centre of Excellence in Washington state, which is mostly focused on electric motors and power electronics. The centre will also support the manufacturing facility in operations relating to powertrain production and testing. <\/span><\/p>\n
Scottish minister John Swinney, said:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u201cScotland has the skills, the <\/span>talent, and<\/span> the innovation to be at the forefront of efforts to tackle the climate emergency while developing significant new opportunities to grow the economy. ZeroAvia\u2019s decision to establish a base in Scotland \u2013 creating 350 highly-skilled jobs in the process \u2013 is the perfect illustration of Scotland\u2019s growing reputation in the global transition to <\/span>net-zero<\/span>. By setting out a strategic vision in priority areas such as hydrogen, we are sending a clear statement to investors and businesses that Scotland is at the heart of the green energy revolution. The Hydrogen Centre of Excellence will be at the forefront of fuel cell technology and offers a hugely promising and exciting proposition for sustainable aviation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
ZeroAvia mentioned that they are advancing<\/span> production operations to meet future demands. The announcement mentioned that about 3,000 full engine and components have been pre-ordered and agreed with airlines and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that are worth over $10 billion in future revenue. <\/span>The company also has future plans to expand its R&D and aircraft testing centre in Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire. <\/span><\/p>\n
Val Miftakhov, founder and chief Executive at ZeroAvia, added:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u201cScotland has some unique advantages for ZeroAvia with strong aerospace and engineering skills, a burgeoning hydrogen sector and a clear aviation strategy with potential for early adoption of zero-emission flights. The aviation industry is on the cusp of the biggest transformation since the advent of the jet age, with entirely new propulsion systems set to power the next era of aviation \u2013 cleaner flights, better economics and better experiences for all. With this new facility, Scotland has a big role to play in driving this transformation. We welcome the grant award from Scottish Enterprise and the support of our equity investors that has enabled us to move into another phase of manufacturing readiness as we progress towards certification of our first engines.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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The announcement said the project was made possible by a \u00a39 million Regional Selective Assistance grant from Scottish Enterprise including an equity investment of \u00a320 million from Scottish National Wealth Bank as a part of the companies\u2019 Series C funding. The UK National Wealth Fund invested \u00a332 million as a cornerstone level investor in the round. Leading the Series C funding are Airbus, Barclays <\/span>Sustainable<\/span> Impact Capital and NEOM investment <\/span>fund<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n
Adrian Gillespie, chief executive at Scottish Enterprise, said:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u201cIt is fantastic that we\u2019ve been able to attract ZeroAvia to Scotland, not only for the jobs they will be creating, but for the hugely important role they can play in ensuring Scotland maintains its reputation for fostering innovative green technologies. Making aviation sustainable is crucial to a successful green economy and Scottish Enterprise is fully committed to backing ambitious companies with innovative ideas. ZeroAvia\u2019s decision to come to Scotland is a real boost to our energy transition leadership, as well as being a further example of why Scotland is such a great place for inward investment.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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