Alaska Airlines has partnered with ZeroAvia, a US company that designs and manufactures hydrogen propulsion systems for zero-emission aircraft, to retrofit the Bombardier Q400 regional turboprop with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system. The retrofitted aircraft will expand the reach and applicability of zero-emission flight technology, further supporting the aviation industry's efforts to achieve a zero-carbon balance sheet. At a recent event held at ZeroAvia's research and development facility at Paine Field, Alaska Airlines' regional carrier, Horizon Air, formally handed over a 76-seat Q400 aircraft to ZeroAvia for research and development. The aircraft was repainted in a special color to emphasize the innovative mission of this partnership.

(Can Emir)