{"id":8345,"date":"2023-09-09T10:37:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T10:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=8345"},"modified":"2024-08-12T15:12:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T12:12:09","slug":"why-new-zealand-is-perfect-for-testing-low-carbon-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=8345","title":{"rendered":"Why New Zealand Is Perfect For Testing Low-Carbon Aircraft"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aviation news international-\u00a0 Christchurch Airport looks to be a prime candidate for testing and establishing a base for hydrogen aircraft. A consortium of six businesses, including Airbus<\/a>, the nation’s carrier\u00a0Air New Zealand<\/a>,\u00a0Christchurch Airport<\/a>\u00a0(CHC), Fortescue, Hiringa Energy, and Fabrum, have examined the supply chain since February and evaluated the aviation market’s projected hydrogen requirements.<\/p>\n

Looking at what it would take for hydrogen-powered aviation to succeed in New Zealand, the latest announcement is the first step in the ‘right’ direction to support further its evidence for the New Zealand government to grow ‘green hydrogen’ plans at the South Island airport.<\/p>\n

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Vice President of Airbus’s\u00a0ZEROe<\/a>\u00a0Ecosystem, Karine Guenan, reiterated New Zealand’s prime position to lead the testing of Airbus’ envisaged low-carbon vision, advising,<\/p>\n

\u201cThe country\u2019s large potential renewable electricity and water resources are key advantages while the size of aircraft used here and the length of routes flown match the capabilities of hydrogen-powered aircraft. This report lays out the ecosystem required to make that happen. It is a first step, and Airbus is committed to leveraging our expertise to work with government, iwi, industries, and other stakeholders to bring it to life.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Air New Zealand is committed<\/h2>\n

The nation’s flag carrier, which operates its second-largest base at Christchurch International Airport, had Chief Sustainability Officer Kiri Hannifin highlight the latest report on how hydrogen aviation in New Zealand could take flight:<\/p>\n

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\u201cAir New Zealand is committed to decarbonizing its operations. Green hydrogen-fuelled aircraft is one of the potential levers available to us. This report provides important proof points for both the aviation sector and decision-makers to work together to make that happen.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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For the plan to come to fruition, the airport and government will need to scale up affordable new generation energy, encourage the production of green hydrogen, develop sufficient distribution capacity to regions across the nation, have the government develop and pass policies to support regulation of the green hydrogen ecosystem and ensure the development and supply of hydrogen is viable.<\/p>\n

The consortium has noted that should the modeling be correct, up to 100,000 tonnes of green hydrogen will be required for aircraft by 2050, with the majority needed at Christchurch, Wellington (WLG), and Auckland (AKL), New Zealand’s three busiest airports.<\/p>\n

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K\u014dwhai Park<\/h2>\n

Christchurch Airport has already put aside 400 hectares on the western side of the runway destined for renewable energy generation. A plan to develop a solar farm named K\u014dwhai Park will eventually generate 150 megawatts, totaling 290 GWH annually. Phase one of the program is set to commence in 2024.<\/p>\n

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Further research by Christchurch Airport and its partners have identified that the total fuel consumed by air travel in 2019 was 203 million liters (53,626,926 gallons). Domestic travel consumed 36%, trans-Tasman at 38%, and long-haul international at 30%. The airport noted that should zero-emission alternatives replace this fuel, it could equate to a total annual reduction of 400,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.<\/p>\n

Sources:\u00a0H2aviation Consortium<\/a>,\u00a0Christchurch Airport<\/a>,\u00a0New Zealand Herald<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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