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The HYSKY Pod dives into the pioneers, technologies, and bold ideas shaping the future of hydrogen-powered aviation. Hosted by Danielle McLean, founder of HYSKY Society—a nonprofit accelerating zero-carbon flight—this show explores everything from liquid hydrogen, fuel cells, and cryogenic storage to drones, UAVs, helicopters, eVTOLs, fixed-wing aircraft, and the entire advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem. Each episode features deep, human conversations with leaders across aerospace, energy, climate tech, and AI. We cover hydrogen production, midstream logistics, propulsion systems, infrastructure, policy, supply chains, and the breakthrough innovations required to scale hydrogen aviation globally. Whether you're building next-generation aircraft, exploring hydrogen for drones or rotorcraft, developing AI-driven aerospace systems, or simply curious about the future of flight—this podcast is your front-row seat. If it flies and runs on hydrogen, we’re talking about it.

  1. 2d ago

    Can Automotive Hydrogen Fuel Cells Power Aircraft? FEV Aerospace Explains | HYSKY Monthly #78

    See FEV Aerospace live at FlyingHY 2026: https://www.hysky.org/flyinghy2026 Huge thanks to our sponsor, Unither Bioelectronics: https://unither.aero/en/ Register for live webinars free: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regis... Follow FEV Aerospace: 🔹 Website: https://www.fev.com 🔹 LinkedIn:   / fev-group   🔹 FEV Aerospace: https://www.fev.com/en/industries/aer... Meet the Speakers: Ben Chiswick Business Development Director FEV North America Satyam Joshi, PhD Technical Leader FEV North America Can automotive hydrogen fuel cell technology power the next generation of aircraft? In this HYSKY Monthly webinar, experts from FEV Aerospace explore how decades of automotive fuel cell development can be adapted and optimized for aviation applications. The discussion examines the challenges of increasing power density, reducing system weight, improving thermal management, integrating liquid hydrogen storage, and designing propulsion systems for eVTOL and advanced air mobility aircraft. Drawing on FEV's extensive experience across automotive, rail, marine, and aerospace sectors, the presenters demonstrate how hydrogen fuel cell technology is evolving from ground transportation to sustainable flight. 🚀 Topics Covered: ✔️ Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Aviation ✔️ Automotive-to-Aerospace Technology Transfer ✔️ eVTOL Hydrogen Propulsion Systems ✔️ Fuel Cell Power Density Optimization ✔️ Liquid Hydrogen Storage ✔️ Thermal Management Challenges ✔️ Bipolar Plate Design & Lightweighting ✔️ Multi-Stage Compressors for High Altitude Flight ✔️ Aircraft Systems Engineering ✔️ Fuel Cell Dominant vs Battery Dominant Architectures ✔️ Aircraft Mission Modeling & Optimization ✔️ Advanced Air Mobility Applications

    1h 21m

  2. 2d ago

    Val Miftakhov on ZeroAvia’s UK Consolidation and the CAA Hydrogen Sandbox

    The conversation with Val Miftakhov from Zero Avia covers the company's changes, government impact, and regulatory challenges in the aviation industry. Val discusses the company's shift to the UK, the role of the new administration, and the heavy government dependency for certification. The conversation also explores the need for structural changes in regulation and the challenges with traditional regulatory processes. Takeaways Zero Avia's shift to the UK and the impact of the new administrationThe heavy government dependency and challenges with traditional regulatory processes Chapters 00:00 Changes at Zero Avia01:16:20 Impact of Government and Policy01:22:09 Structural Changes for Regulation

    11 min

  3. 5d ago

    #15 HYSKY Pod: Val Miftakhov | Why I Stepped Down as ZeroAvia CEO

    See Val Miftakhov live at FlyingHY https://www.hysky.org/flying-hy Huge thanks to our sponsor, Unither Bioelectronics https://unither.aero/en/ What happens when one of hydrogen aviation's most influential pioneers steps down from the company he founded? In Episode #15 of HYSKY Pod, Danielle McLean sits down with Val Miftakhov, founder of ZeroAvia, to discuss his departure as CEO, the realities of certifying hydrogen aircraft, the impact of changing political landscapes on climate technology, and his next stealth AI energy venture. But this conversation quickly goes far beyond aviation. Val shares stories from his childhood in Siberia, the physics teacher who changed his life, his thoughts on AI, consciousness, digital immortality, mind uploading, the future of humanity, entrepreneurship, and why he believes the most transformative technologies of our lifetime are still ahead of us. This is one of the most philosophical, futuristic, and thought-provoking episodes of HYSKY Pod yet. Watch, subscribe, and join the conversation shaping the future of energy, aviation, AI, and humanity. KEY POINTS FOR QUICK NAVIGATION: 01:25 Welcome & ZeroAvia leadership transition 02:30 Why Val stepped down as CEO of ZeroAvia 04:22 Funding challenges, politics & the new administration 05:45 Val's stealth AI and energy startup revealed 09:08 Growing up in Belarus and Siberia 10:56 The physics teacher who changed his life forever 16:38 Digital immortality, mind uploading & living forever 20:13 Home labs, AI models & building local LLMs 38:14 God, consciousness & the origins of the universe 48:06 Favorite physicists, Oppenheimer & scientific leadership 58:32 Building startups, failures & creating new industries 01:02:08 Hydrogen aviation, certification & government regulation 01:10:34 The UK's Hydrogen Sandbox explained 01:11:02 The future of transportation & autonomous mobility 01:12:37 A future of abundance, AI & humanity's purpose TOPICS DISCUSSED * ZeroAvia * Hydrogen aviation * Sustainable aviation * Fuel cell aircraft * AI energy systems * Grid balancing * Digital immortality * Consciousness * Mind uploading * Artificial intelligence * Large language models * Entrepreneurship * Startup leadership * Physics * Future technology * Autonomous transportation * Climate technology * Aviation certification FOLLOW HYSKY Subscribe for conversations with the pioneers building the future of hydrogen, aviation, energy, AI, and advanced technology. #HYSKYPod #ZeroAvia #ValMiftakhov #HydrogenAviation #Hydrogen #FuelCells #SustainableAviation #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureTech #ClimateTech #EnergyTransition #Aviation #CleanEnergy #Podcast

    1h 14m

  4. Jun 7

    The Truth About Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

    The conversation explores the world of sustainable aviation fuels, covering topics such as market size, regulatory requirements, feedstocks, and the future of the market. Siegfried Knecht, CEO of the Aviation Institute for Renewable Energy in Germany, provides insights into the potential and challenges of sustainable aviation fuels. Takeaways Sustainable aviation fuels are a promising alternative to conventional jet fuels, with the potential to power all aircraft.Regulatory requirements, market size, and feedstock availability are key factors influencing the growth of sustainable aviation fuels. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Aviation Fuels07:46 Potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuels to Power All Aircraft12:47 Current Premium Price for Sustainable Aviation Fuels21:07 Competition and Concerns about Feedstocks28:27 Evolution of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market

    24 min

  5. May 22

    Hydrogen Aviation Will Fail… Unless We Listen to Hydroplane CEO Dr. Anita Sengupta

    Discover the future of aviation with hydrogen fuel cell technology! In this video, aerospace engineer Dr. Anita Sengupta shares insights on how hydrogen can revolutionize air travel, offering three times the energy density of traditional fuels. Takeaways Hydrogen fuel cell technology offers significant energy density and potential for longer endurance in aircraft.The infrastructure for hydrogen fueling and the cost comparison with traditional aviation fuels are key challenges for the widespread adoption of hydrogen in aviation. Chapters 00:00 Pricing and Environmental Impact of Hydrogen Fuel

    5 min

  6. May 21

    NASA Scientist Says Hydrogen Planes Will Change Aviation Forever

    ⚡ From NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to building hydrogen-electric aircraft, Dr. Anita Sengupta is redefining the future of aviation. As Founder & CEO of Hydroplane, she’s pioneering zero-emission hydrogen propulsion systems designed to make flying cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable. 🌍✈️ Hydrogen aviation could transform the skies with: ✅ Zero direct emissions ✅ Longer range than batteries ✅ Lower operating costs ✅ Cleaner and quieter flights The future of flight isn’t decades away — it’s already taking off. 🚀 Would you fly on a hydrogen-powered aircraft? 👀 #FutureOfFlight #HydrogenAviation #CleanAviation #HydrogenElectric #SustainableAviation #ZeroEmission #ElectricAircraft #Hydroplane #AerospaceInnovation #FutureTech #ClimateTech #GreenTechnology #NASA #WomenInAerospace #HydrogenFuel #Innovation #Aviation #ElectricFlight #NextGenAviation #FlyClean #HYSKY Key takeaways: * The challenges of decarbonizing aviation and the role of hydrogen. * How hydrogen fuel cells work and their advantages over traditional systems. * The potential for hydrogen in various aviation applications, from urban air mobility to humanitarian aid. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Background and career at NASA 02:01 Transition to green transportation 02:28 The need for hydrogen in aviation 05:22 The carbon footprint of aviation 06:12 Challenges in aviation decarbonization 08:08 The benefits of hydrogen electric propulsion 10:25 The future of hydrogen production 12:15 How hydrogen fuel cells work 13:28 Developing hydrogen technology for aviation 15:20 The team behind Hydroplane 17:51 Upcoming flight demonstrations 19:14 The future of decarbonized aviation What's your biggest challenge with sustainable aviation? Drop it in the comments! Subscribe for more insights on green technology and aviation innovations! #HydrogenAviation #SustainableTransport #GreenTechnology

    19 min

  7. May 21

    Beyond Aero CEO Eloa Guillotin on Hydrogen Electric Aviation

    The conversation explores the future of aviation, focusing on hydrogen electric technology, market strategy, certification, scaling the technology, and the personal journey and education of the CEO, Eloa Guillotin. The discussion delves into the potential of electric planes, the use of hydrogen electric technology, market strategies, and the CEO's personal journey and educational background. Takeaways Hydrogen electric technology is revolutionizing the aviation industry.Market strategy and certification play a crucial role in the development and adoption of new aviation technology. Chapters 00:00 The Future of Aviation07:04 Scaling the Technology

    8 min

  8. May 21

    The World’s First Electric Seaplane? | Harbor Air's Erika Holtz at Oshkosh AirVenture

    Electric Aircraft Symposium 2026 https://eas2026.org/ Harbor Air's electrification journey and the technical details of the eBeaver program are explored in this conversation. The discussion covers the introduction to Harbor Air and the eBeaver program, Harbor Air's journey to electrification, aircraft conversion and technical details, battery management and system safety, challenges and mitigations for submersion, and performance improvements and operational testing. The conversation covers key themes such as the challenges of charging infrastructure, the management of battery temperature, certification and regulatory considerations, and operational and maintenance considerations for electric aircraft. These themes provide valuable insights into the practical and regulatory aspects of electric aviation. Takeaways Harbor Air's Electrification JourneyTechnical Details of the eBeaver Program Charging Infrastructure ChallengesBattery Temperature Management Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Harbor Air and the eBeaver Program08:45 Battery Management and System Safety26:38 Challenges and Mitigations for Submersion36:12 Charging Infrastructure Challenges41:15 Battery Temperature Management54:04 Certification and Regulatory Considerations01:03:01 Operational and Maintenance Considerations

    1h 4m
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The HYSKY Pod dives into the pioneers, technologies, and bold ideas shaping the future of hydrogen-powered aviation. Hosted by Danielle McLean, founder of HYSKY Society—a nonprofit accelerating zero-carbon flight—this show explores everything from liquid hydrogen, fuel cells, and cryogenic storage to drones, UAVs, helicopters, eVTOLs, fixed-wing aircraft, and the entire advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem. Each episode features deep, human conversations with leaders across aerospace, energy, climate tech, and AI. We cover hydrogen production, midstream logistics, propulsion systems, infrastructure, policy, supply chains, and the breakthrough innovations required to scale hydrogen aviation globally. Whether you're building next-generation aircraft, exploring hydrogen for drones or rotorcraft, developing AI-driven aerospace systems, or simply curious about the future of flight—this podcast is your front-row seat. If it flies and runs on hydrogen, we’re talking about it.

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    HYSKY SOCIETY
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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