Test infrastructure and sensors feature in latest HCN reports

The ATI has published two further reports from the Hydrogen Capability Network exploring the advancements needed in test infrastructure and sensors to realise liquid-hydrogen powered flight.

Cryogenic Hydrogen Test Infrastructure and Supply Landscape: outlining the need for coordination and investment in LH₂ test infrastructure, exploring hydrogen supply, safety standards and funding.

Cryogenic Hydrogen Sensors Technology Landscape: Exploring the global landscape of cryogenic hydrogen sensors, identifying critical gaps in certifiable, lightweight technologies for aircraft use.

Both reports highlight the need for cross-sector collaboration and targeted investment to grow capability in the UK increasing the likelihood of securing future market share.

Click here to read all the HCN’s reports on the ATI website.

From 1st April 2025 the work of the ATI’s Hydrogen Capability Network (HCN) became integrated into the main ATI organisation and the project concluded.

As well as convening the UK aerospace sector to establish common needs and collaborative approaches to progress them, the HCN project outputs include detailed open reports, a live network map and the international landscaping work published today. The project also delivered the first aerospace focused cryogenic hydrogen research conference in January 2025, in partnership the Civil Aviation Authority. Final open reports from the HCN including an overall conclusions report will be published soon.