FlyH2UME - Preparing for the Introduction of Hydrogen Aviation by 2035

The project partners have previously collaborated in the project “Fossil-free Aviation in Northern Sweden” (FFFLY). In FFFLY, a broad investigation was carried out for aviation's transition to fossil free energy, including hydrogen, biofuels for aviation (SAF) and battery-electric aviation. In FLYH2UME, the partners are deepening their knowledge of hydrogen.

FlyH2UME is a three-year project ending in 2026. A key result of the project will be a blueprint of scalable facilities that are required to enable refuelling of hydrogen-powered aircraft. Umeå Airport will serve as a model for solutions at other small and medium-sized airports.

Enabling the Transition to Fossil-free Aviation

The FlyH2UME project develops knowledge and prepares for a scalable facility at Umeå Airport for flights powered by hydrogen. The project contributes to accelerating the transition to fossil-free aviation, with a focus on liquid and gaseous hydrogen as fuels. In addition to the development of airports, the development of aircraft, hydrogen production pathways and the capacity of the electricity grid are already underway.

The FlyH2UME project investigates the requirements at Umeå Airport, and will propose specific measures to meet future needs for liquid and gaseous hydrogen based on the regional market for hydrogen. An important part of the project concerns the safety requirements that are necessary when handling hydrogen at an airport. The design of the hydrogen plant and its scalability are expected to serve as a model for the introduction of hydrogen aviation at other airports both in Sweden and internationally.