Hydrogen-powered electric helicopter
Sector: Airport • Location: Bromont, Quebec, Canada
Source: BioEnergy Times
A hydrogen-powered electric helicopter completed the world’s first manned closed-circuit flight in Canada, demonstrating the viability of green hydrogen technology for future air transport. The helicopter, a modified Robinson R44, was redesigned with an electric propulsion system powered by proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. The project aims to support medical logistics and is part of Proj
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Airport, Hydrogen, Biomass, Aerospace & Defense, Warehouse, Hospital
- Location
- Bromont, Quebec, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- BioEnergy Times
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Description | A hydrogen-powered electric helicopter completed the world’s first manned closed-circuit flight in Canada, demonstrating the viability of green hydrogen technology for future air transport. The helicopter, a modified Robinson R44, was redesigned with an electric propulsion system powered by proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. The project aims to support medical logistics and is part of Project Proticity, launched in 2024 by Unither Bioélectronique in partnership with Robinson Helicopter Company. |
Original sector | Aviation |
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Country | Canada |
State | Quebec |
City | Bromont |
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Source | BioEnergy Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Hydrogen, Biomass, Aerospace & Defense, Warehouse, Hospital |
Article published date | 2026-05-16 |
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