Fokker: comeback with hydrogen-powered flight

Fokker is developing its own next-generation aircraft that aims to fly over 2,500 km (1,550 miles) without any carbon emissions. The Dutch aircraft manufacturer’s next-generation aircraft will operate on a mixture of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and kerosene and, eventually on liquid hydrogen fuel.

The new aircraft will have an eco-friendly design, will be manufactured in a sustainable way and will be known for reduced noise pollution in flight, SimpleFlying reports.

For its new aircraft, Fokker will first convert its popular Fokker 100 model to fly on SAF. The Fokker Next Gen website reports that the design and transformation of this current aircraft are already underway.

In the development timeline, Fokker plans to start its engine design selection phase in 2026, as well the first ground test of the Fokker 100 conversion with a Rolls-Royce engine. The first test flight is planned for 2027. The first flight test of the Fokker 100 operating on hydrogen will follow in 2028. The first flight with the full next-gen aircraft will be in 2035.