The PHA-ZE 100 by Jekta Switzerland-based company, is a regional amphibious aircraft that generates zero emissions at source. Amphibious aircraft developer JEKTA and hydrogen fuel-cell producer ZeroAvia have partnered to create a fuel-cell version of the PHA-ZE 100 electric seaplane, with a range of up to 370 miles.
source.image: jekta
In service that means the lowest cost per passenger possible and minimal supporting infrastructure requirements. The team behind the PHA-ZE 100 has already developed traditional two and eight-seater amphibious airframes.
source.image: jekta
By using ZeroAvia’s fuel cell PGS, the PHA-ZE 100 is expected to achieve a range of up to 500 or 600 km and increase its payload by up to one tonne. This will provide the airframe with even greater capabilities.
Advertisement
ZeroAvia is already flying a prototype of its entire hydrogen-electric powertrain (ZA600) in a 19-seat testbed aircraft. It has developed a range of flexible low-temperature proton exchange membrane (LTPEM) PGS solutions and novel high-temperature PEM (HTPEM) fuel cells for hydrogen-electric aerospace applications.
source.image: jekta
Powered by ZeroAvia’s fuel cell PGS, it is anticipated the PHA-ZE 100 will achieve a range of up to 500 km or 600 km and increase the payload by up to 1 ton, adding even more capability to the airframe. Operating and maintenance costs can also be lowered with a H2 fuel system supporting a life of up to 20,000 hours.
