Скачать или смотреть AeroDelft at the 2024 Beijing International Hydrogen Technology and Equipment Exhibition

Amidst the global challenge of climate change, the Netherlands and China are both looking into advance clean technologies, recognising hydrogen's role in various sectors, including sustainable aviation, in achieving carbon neutrality.

In this context, AeroDelft, a student team from Delft University of Technology, has taken on a mission to prove that emission-free aviation is within reach through the pioneering of (liquid) hydrogen-powered electric aircraft. Three members of the team, Job De Vries, Boris Van Praet, and Sil Barendregt, were present in China last week.

They enthusiastically cooperated in recording a video to share their experiences of their 3 day visit at the 2024 Beijing International Hydrogen Technology and Equipment Exhibition, where they showcased their hydrogen plane to the Chinese audience with the aim to promote this clean technology and finding possible future partners.

The visit of AeroDelft to China has been supported by the Netherlands Innovation Network China, which has helped to set up several parts of the programme full of interesting engagements as well as offering support where possible. Colleagues Ma Qing and Fons Klein Tuente, who have aerospace and hydrogen in their portfolio respectively.

Both China and the Netherlands have much to offer each other in the face of global energy and climate transition, creating new markets. Complementary expertise in Science, Technology, & Innovation opens-up possibilities for partnerships, and the ability to scale up can drive down costs, making the transition more accessible for all.