The gathering, coordinated and moderated by Dr. Olaf Zeike, Co-Initiator and Project Manager at HPC, was part of the BSR HyAirport project—a forward-looking initiative aimed at transforming airports to support hydrogen-powered aircraft and green hydrogen infrastructure for the future of sustainable aviation.
With a high level of motivation, around 30 specialists from seven countries—Germany, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, and Finland—worked in a productive and innovative atmosphere. Key discussions revolved around the efforts of seven working groups, each addressing crucial areas for the future of hydrogen-powered aviation: Legal Framework, Demand Analysis, Local Production & Storage, Transport, Aircraft Handling, Airport Equipment, and Business Cases. Each group tackled specific challenges, from understanding regulatory needs to planning for the infrastructure that will enable airports to process and store green hydrogen.
This was the 4th onsite meeting of the project, where these working groups presented their progress and discussed ways to further integrate green hydrogen into the aviation sector. Topics included not only hydrogen supply and storage but also its potential applications in airport operations and aircraft, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable aviation. The transnational cooperation was fruitful, with significant progress made toward future-proofing airports and creating innovative solutions.
The BSR HyAirport project runs from November 2024 until October 2026 and includes 15 airports and aviation organizations. It is co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme.
For further details, visit the project webpage or see the official press release from Vilnius Airport, which hosted the event.
