Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Blue Spirit Aero Dragonfly full-scale prototype demonstrates hydrogen refueling at LeMans, France.

Dragonfly Hydrogen Plane Taxis Into Aviation History with World-First Airport Refueling in Le Mans

18 Jun 2025 | Abstracted from Fuel Cell Works

"The four-seater aircraft, powered by 12 hydrogen fuel cells, is now preparing for its first test flights in early 2026, with commercialization aimed for 2027... The Dragonfly...offering zero-emission flight with a range of 700 km and exceptionally low noise levels

"During the demonstration, the aircraft taxied autonomously to a hydrogen refueling station...validated key operational elements, including the fuel system, refueling infrastructure, and aircraft systems integration."

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