DE HAVILLAND OF CANADA
DE HAVILLAND OF CANADA
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada: A Key Partner in the HAPSS Journey
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada plays a crucial role as a partner in Conscious Aerospace and HAPSS' mission to revolutionize aviation through hydrogen-powered propulsion. With a nearly 100-year legacy of excellence in turboprop regional aircraft, De Havilland has delivered over 5,000 aircraft worldwide. Their expertise spans reliable operation in extreme climates and essential services such as aerial firefighting, medical evacuation, and connecting remote communities with urban centers.
The partnership between De Havilland and Conscious Aerospace and HAPSS is a significant milestone in the journey toward zero-emission aviation. In 2023, both companies entered a collaboration to retrofit the Dash 8-300 aircraft with the Hydrogen Aircraft Powertrain and Storage Systems (HAPSS 2100). This collaboration represents a crucial step in realizing the first hydrogen-powered flight by 2028, combining De Havilland’s trusted expertise in regional aircraft with the groundbreaking hydrogen technologies developed by Conscious Aerospace and HAPSS.