Universal Hydrogen and Ravn Alaska sign LOI for hydrogen-powered dash 8s as airline expands efforts towards carbon-free aircraft network.
Universal Hydrogen, the company fueling carbon-free flight, announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Ravn Alaska, an Anchorage-based regional airline.
Under this LOI, Ravn is committed to purchasing five of Universal Hydrogen’s conversion kits that will integrate the company’s modular hydrogen capsule technology and hydrogen powertrain into Ravn’s growing regional turboprop fleet. In a transportation segment that is critical to the way of life in Alaska, the conversions will provide a zero-carbon solution for both passenger and cargo services.
Universal Hydrogen fits perfectly into Ravn’s global initiative to drastically reduce its carbon footprint in the coming years.
Rob McKinney, CEO of Ravn Alaska.
At Ravn, we love the Dash 8 family of aircraft for their durability and suitability to our rugged region.
“These aircraft enable us to provide exceptional service to the many far-flung communities across Alaska
“It’s essential that as Ravn grows and air travel returns, our business decisions are made with sustainability top of mind. With this partnership, we are able both to reduce the carbon impact of our aircraft and improve their operational efficiency, which is a win for our customers, our business, and the environment.”
In addition to the five aircraft conversions, the LOI establishes Universal Hydrogen as Ravn’s long-term supplier of green hydrogen fuel services for its regional fleet.
Paul Eremenko, co-founder and CEO of Universal Hydrogen.
We are thrilled to have Ravn Alaska as our first U.S. domestic airline partner looking to decarbonize their aircraft operations in the near term.
“Ravn is thriving under its new leadership and it’s impressive to work with a team that’s committed to making forward-looking choices that ensure their growth is sustainable.”
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Highlight:
- Having recently received its first Dash 8-300, Ravn Alaska is extending its pursuit of new, sustainable propulsion solutions across its fleet
Universal Hydrogen and Ravn Alaska Sign LOI for Hydrogen-Powered Dash 8s as Airline Expands Efforts Towards Carbon-Free Aircraft Network, Los Angeles, July 14, 2021
