KLM and Transavia join hydrogen project
KLM and Transavia have joined the DutcH2 Aviation Hub, spearheading efforts to make aviation more sustainable through hydrogen technology. The initiative aims to advance the Netherlands' position in hydrogen innovation.
As partners in the DutcH2 Aviation Hub, KLM and Transavia support an initiative by Rotterdam The Hague Innovation Airport (RHIA) focused on accelerating hydrogen technology for sustainable aviation. This collaboration aims to reduce aviation's environmental impact by exploring hydrogen as a viable alternative to fossil fuels.
Testing new technologies
Jolanda Stevens, KLM's Program Manager for Zero Emission Aviation, emphasized the importance of testing new technologies to achieve sustainability in aviation. Oliver Newton, Lead of Sustainability and Innovation at Transavia, highlighted hydrogen's potential in reducing the CO2 footprint of the aviation sector.
The DutcH2 Aviation Hub is dedicated to innovation across the entire hydrogen value chain, from production and supply to airport use. Several hydrogen-related projects are already underway at Rotterdam The Hague Airport, aiming to test and demonstrate the feasibility of hydrogen-powered aviation.
Sustainable future for aviation
Wilma van Dijk, CEO of Rotterdam The Hague Airport, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, inviting other stakeholders to join the initiative. RHIA, a community of companies, research institutions, and governments, is committed to transitioning to a cleaner and more sustainable future for aviation.
