Birmingham Airport joins huge hydrogen planes project part-funded by the Government

What's OnWhat's On NewsBirmingham AirportIt will work alongside Bristol Airport during the project12:58, 24 Jul 2026Birmingham Airport has joined a major UK project to take hydrogen-powered flight out of the lab and make it practical for real-world airline operations.‌The aiport has joined a government-backed group project called HyPRIME, led by hydrogen powertrain company ZeroAvia, alongside partners like Bristol Airport, ULEMCO, and GeoPura.‌Instead of burning traditional jet fuel or using heavy batteries, these planes use liquid hydrogen in fuel cells to generate electricity, which drives electric motors and propellers.‌READ MORE: Telford man who attacked stewards at football match said he was 'picked on for being black'Birmingham Airport said: "HyPRIME will operate in live airport envi