FlyZero Reports

Open source reports

The reports published below form the conclusions of the FlyZero project and present a route to reality for a new generation of zero-carbon emission aircraft. Use the search and filter functions to find reports or browse below. Content from these open source reports may be accurately copied, reproduced or redistributed only if unedited, unaltered and clearly credited to the Aerospace Technology Institute and the document title specified.

Restricted reports

A series of more detailed and technical reports together with supporting research from industry and academia are available to organisations that meet the requirements of an access test. To find out more and request access please click below. The restricted reports content may not be shared outside the terms of its licence.

Commercial, Industrial-strategy

FlyZero: The Case for the UK to Accelerate Zero-Carbon Emission Air Travel

The rapid introduction of liquid hydrogen-powered aircraft can eliminate carbon emissions, provide growth opportunities for UK aerospace and keep businesses connected without the carbon footprint.

Flagship, Industrial-strategy, Roadmaps, Technology

FlyZero Technology Roadmaps

The 13 technology bricks required to enable hydrogen-powered flight including a technology roadmap for each brick, along with major findings and integration steps.

Industrial-strategy, Technology

UK Capability in Zero-Carbon Aircraft Technologies

The UK has world-leading capability in technologies critical to realising zero-carbon emission commercial flight and a new generation of hydrogen powered aircraft will require development of disruptive technology at pace.

Industrial-strategy, Roadmaps, Technology

Advanced Manufacturing

Manufacturing challenges and opportunities across the six FlyZero hydrogen technology bricks, with a focus on the challenges around tanks, light weighting of aerostructures and combustor manufacture.

Industrial-strategy

Workforce to Deliver Liquid Hydrogen Powered Aircraft

A high-level view of the skills requirements and recommendations the UK to upskill and recruit the next generation of aerospace and aviation professionals.

Industrial-strategy, Roadmaps

Compressed Design and Validation – Culture and Digital Tools

How culture, technology and tools can reduce the time to market for hydrogen-powered aircraft and their components.

Industrial-strategy, Roadmaps, Technology

Advanced Materials

Key new materials technologies including high temperature superconducting materials and next generation semiconductors and the evolution of existing ones, such as magnetic materials and carbon fibre reinforced polymer technology.