Stralis Aircraft, Fabrum, and Ara Ake collaborate to advance hydrogen-powered aviation in Australasia

The partnership aims to enable Australasia’s first liquid-hydrogen-powered flight – and support the transition toward zero emission aviation.

Australian company Stralis Aircraft, which develops hydrogen-electric propulsion systems, will integrate Fabrum’s tanks and fuel system into its aircraft. New Zealand company Fabrum, which specialises in zero emission transition technology, will provide lightweight composite tanks and dispensing systems to enabler hydrogen-powered aircraft. The project is supported by Ara Ake, New Zealand’s future energy centre, and aligns with Fabrum’s hydrogen testing facility at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand.

“Our hydrogen liquefier provides readily available liquid hydrogen onsite, allowing access to the critical fuel source to prove and test the tanks and fuel system we are developing for Stralis and their fixed-wing fuel-cell electric aircraft,” said Christopher Boyle, Managing Director of Fabrum. “With Ara Ake’s support, we are excited to be delivering our light-weight composite tanks and fuel system for Stralis to advance the future of hydrogen-powered flight.”

The collaboration also aims to strengthen industry ties between New Zealand and Australia. The project will build expertise in liquid-hydrogen storage refuelling and aircraft integration, contributing to New Zealand’s growing role in hydrogen aviation.

“This project is a significant step forward for Stralis as we test and refine our hydrogen-electric propulsion technology and build our liquid hydrogen capability,” said Stuart Johnstone, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Stralis Aircraft. “We look forward to advancing hydrogen-electric aviation and fostering new partnerships in New Zealand.”

Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis of water using renewable electricity and the support from Ara Ake has enabled Stralis and Fabrum to accelerate the development of this technology, with the goal of achieving Australasia’s first liquid-hydrogen-powered flight.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/26032025/stralis-aircraft-fabrum-and-ara-ake-collaborate-to-advance-hydrogen-powered-aviation-in-australasia/