Jetcruzer selects ZeroAvia propulsion system to power development aircraft
Jetcruzer International has selected ZeroAvia’s 600kW electric propulsion system to power its development aircraft as it targets hydrogen-electric flight by 2028.
On February 28, 2025, ZeroAvia confirmed that the company had completed the sale of its first standalone electric propulsion system with delivery to Jetcruzer scheduled for this Spring.
Jetcruzer International is developing the Jetcruzer 500E, a six-seat hydrogen-electric aircraft, and further into the future the 1250E in 2030.
ZeroAvia’s EPS system will be integrated into flight testing using a redesigned and rebuilt Jetcruzer 500 as a testbed for the new electric aircraft.
Originally conceived in the 1990s as a cost-effective air transport solution, the Jetcruzer 500 achieved significant FAA certification milestones but never reached production.
Jetcruzer International acquired the intellectual property in 2017 and has since been dedicated to advancing a new era of sustainable aviation.
In September 2024, the first built Jetcruzer 500 began test flights powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-66B engine.
“It is exciting that our first sale of the 600kW EPS as a standalone unit will support a project with simultaneously a rich history and a bright future. Our commitment to deep vertical integration in development of our full powertrain technology is paying off as we have amassed a range of IP and a portfolio of valuable fuel cell and electric propulsion components that have a strong market in their own right,” said Sergey Kiselev, Chief Business Officer, ZeroAvia.
According to ZeroAvia, the Jetcruzer 500E is set to become one of the first aircraft with a type certificate to successfully fly with an all-electric propulsion system.
“Sustainable aviation is the future, and we are thrilled to take a leadership role in advancing this vision. The electrification of the Jetcruzer 500E represents a bold step forward in reducing carbon emissions while maintaining the high performance and efficiency our customers expect. Partnering with ZeroAvia, a proven leader in zero-emission propulsion technology, reinforces our commitment to pioneering clean aviation solutions,” said Victor Tao, CEO, JetCruzer International.
He added: “We are excited to embark on this journey with ZeroAvia, a company that has demonstrated remarkable expertise in sustainable aviation technology. Their cutting-edge electric propulsion solutions align perfectly with our vision, and we look forward to working closely with them throughout this process.”
ZeroAvia’s 600kW EPS has recently received an FAA G-1 issue paper outlining the basis of certification.
The 600kW system was designed as part of ZeroAvia’s wider ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain, designed for up to 20 seat commercial aircraft.
ZeroAvia has secured well in excess of 2,000 pre-orders for its full hydrogen-electric powertrains from commercial airlines
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