Aurigny has sold one of its Dornier 228 ‘Classic’ aircraft to U.K. government-backed ZeroAvia, a leader in zero-emission aviation, focused on hydrogen-electric aviation solutions.
Commenting on the sale Nico Bezuidenhout, CEO of Aurigny said “The sale of this aircraft represents an important first step in simplifying the Aurigny fleet. As air travel begins to increase again, political and public pressure is mounting to adopt more sustainable technology. ZeroAvia’s 19-seat initiative seeks to decarbonise existing regional services and expand the reach of regional aviation by ultimately reducing operating costs.”
Based at Kemble Airport in England, ZeroAvia will use the aircraft for research as it progresses towards developing a 19-seat hydrogen-electric powered aircraft. The aircraft will have hydrogen fuel tanks designed to ultimately contain 100 kg of compressed gaseous hydrogen, providing an expected 500-mile range.
Following the sale Aurigny has two Dornier 228NG aircraft in its fleet operating routes from Alderney to Guernsey and Southampton.
