Britain hopes £7.3M will help electric and hydrogen aircraft take off

The UK is investing £7.3 million in eight projects to develop infrastructure for electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft, including airport charging, hydrogen storage, and flight demonstrations. Projects involve companies like Vertical Aerospace and Beta Technologies, with initiatives such as ECLiPSE for electric charging systems and CHOSAN for hydrogen propulsion. The funding is part of a broader £43 million package for next-generation aviation technology.