Cranfield Aerospace Solutions

Zero-emissions aviation pioneers developing a world-leading hydrogen aircraft by converting the Britten Norman Islander. Set to deliver the world’s first zero-emissions, regulatory-certified, passenger carrying hydrogen aircraft by 2026. The company’s ultimate goal is to become an airframer of low and zero carbon sub-regional and regional aircraft and to play a critical role in the decarbonisation of the aviation industry. CAeS was created out of Cranfield University and has been operating as a commercial entity at the cutting edge of aircraft development for over 30 years, having been trusted by global aerospace OEMs, including Rolls Royce, Airbus, Boeing as well as NASA to undertake complex R&D projects which have included aircraft design, modification and assembly.