HYSKY Pod

The HYSKY Pod dives into the pioneers, technologies, and bold ideas shaping the future of hydrogen-powered aviation. Hosted by Danielle McLean , founder of HYSKY Society —a nonprofit accelerating zero-carbon flight—this show explores everything from liquid hydrogen , fuel cells , and cryogenic storage to drones , UAVs , helicopters , eVTOLs , fixed-wing aircraft , and the entire advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem. Each episode features deep, human conversations with leaders across aerospace, energy, climate tech, and AI. We cover hydrogen production, midstream logistics, propulsion systems, infrast

HYSKY Pod is a business podcast hosted by HYSKY SOCIETY, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

HYSKY SOCIETY hosts HYSKY Pod, a business show with 26 episodes published.

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  Why Fuel Cells Make Sense for Aviation | Dr. Nicholas Ingarra of Munro Defense | HYSKY Monthly #80

  Aug 17, 20261h 18m

  Are hydrogen fuel cells a better fit for aviation than batteries? In HYSKY Monthly #80, Dr. Nicholas Ingarra of Munro Defense breaks down how batteries and hydrogen fuel cells really behave in aircraft applications—and why the way we model battery efficiency matters. We cover: ✈️ Why fuel cell aircraft can make sense for longer-range and higher-payload missions Why battery efficiency should be modeled dynamically, not as one constant number ⚡ The difference between energy storage and on-demand power generation ️ Why thermal management is critical for both batteries and fuel cells The water-management challenges still facing PEM fuel cells Battery charging, temperature limits, and real-world aircraft operation Power density, energy density, efficiency, and aircraft design tradeoffs Where batteries, fuel cells, and hydrogen combustion each fit in aviation The takeaway: aviation probably won’t have one universal propulsion solution. Batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, and combustion technologies each have strengths—and the right answer depends on the mission. Featuring Dr. Nicholas Ingarra, Munro Defense Presented by HYSKY Society #HydrogenAviation #FuelCells #ElectricAviation #BatteryTechnology #Aviation #Hydrogen #eVTOL #Aerospace #SustainableAviation

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  Onboard Liquid Hydrogen Storage for Aircraft | Dr. Barry Prince of FABRUM | HYSKY Monthly #79

  Jul 28, 20261 hour

  The conversation begins with technical difficulties and preparations for the webinar, followed by the setup of the webinar and welcoming of participants. The host introduces HySky Society and Dr. Barry Prince, who presents on the importance of liquid hydrogen in aviation. The conversation explores the challenges and solutions in cryogenic fuel tanks, emphasizing the ideal composite tank considerations, triple skin tank advantages, system considerations for liquid hydrogen storage, and the establishment of a liquid hydrogen test facility in Christchurch. The key takeaways include the potential for liquid hydrogen in aviation, the importance of lightweight composite tanks, and the role of small-scale hydrogen liquefiers in technology development. Takeaways Preparation and technical setup are crucial for a successful webinar Liquid hydrogen plays a significant role in the future of sustainable aviation Potential for liquid hydrogen in aviation Importance of lightweight composite tanks Chapters 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Preparations 03:32 Setting Up the Webinar 12:30 Welcoming Participants 15:18 Introduction to HySky Society 18:29 Introduction of Dr. Barry Prince 19:39 Presentation by Dr. Barry Prince 35:09 Importance of Liquid Hydrogen in Aviation 43:59 Challenges and Solutions in Cryogenic Fuel Tanks 54:31 Triple Skin Tank Advantages 59:54 System Considerations for Liquid Hydrogen Storage 01:05:48 Liquid Hydrogen Test Facility in Christchurch 01:09:17 Takeaways and Future Developments 01:10:25 Q&A Session 01:26:02 Composite Tank Material and Certification

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  Can Automotive Hydrogen Fuel Cells Power Aircraft? FEV Aerospace Explains | HYSKY Monthly #78

  Jun 16, 20261h 21mS0

  <p>See FEV Aerospace live at FlyingHY 2026: https://www.hysky.org/flyinghy2026<br /><br />Huge thanks to our sponsor, Unither Bioelectronics: https://unither.aero/en/<br /><br />Register for live webinars free:<br />https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regis...<br /><br />Follow FEV Aerospace:<br />🔹 Website: https://www.fev.com<br />🔹 LinkedIn:   / fev-group  <br />🔹 FEV Aerospace: https://www.fev.com/en/industries/aer...<br /><br />Meet the Speakers:<br /><br />Ben Chiswick<br />Business Development Director<br />FEV North America<br /><br />Satyam Joshi, PhD<br />Technical Leader<br />FEV North America<br /><br />Can automotive hydrogen fuel cell technology pow...

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  Can Automotive Hydrogen Fuel Cells Power Aircraft? FEV Aerospace Explains | HYSKY Monthly #78

  Jun 16, 20261h 21m

  See FEV Aerospace live at FlyingHY 2026: https://www.hysky.org/flyinghy2026 Huge thanks to our sponsor, Unither Bioelectronics: https://unither.aero/en/ Register for live webinars free: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regis ... Follow FEV Aerospace: 🔹 Website: https://www.fev.com 🔹 LinkedIn: / fev-group 🔹 FEV Aerospace: https://www.fev.com/en/industries/aer ... Meet the Speakers: Ben Chiswick Business Development Director FEV North America Satyam Joshi, PhD Technical Leader FEV North America Can automotive hydrogen fuel cell technology power the next generation of aircraft? In this HYSKY Monthly webinar, experts from FEV Aerospace explore how decades of automotive fuel cell development can be adapted and optimized for aviation applications. The discussion examines the challenges of increasing power density, reducing system weight, improving thermal management, integrating liquid hydrogen storage, and designing propulsion systems for eVTOL and advanced air mobility aircraft. Drawing on FEV's extensive experience across automotive, rail, marine, and aerospace sectors, the presenters demonstrate how hydrogen fuel cell technology is evolving from ground transportation to sustainable flight. 🚀 Topics Covered: ✔️ Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Aviation ✔️ Automotive-to-Aerospace Technology Transfer ✔️ eVTOL Hydrogen Propulsion Systems ✔️ Fuel Cell Power Density Optimization ✔️ Liquid Hydrogen Storage ✔️ Thermal Management Challenges ✔️ Bipolar Plate Design & Lightweighting ✔️ Multi-Stage Compressors for High Altitude Flight ✔️ Aircraft Systems Engineering ✔️ Fuel Cell Dominant vs Battery Dominant Architectures ✔️ Aircraft Mission Modeling & Optimization ✔️ Advanced Air Mobility Applications

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  Val Miftakhov on ZeroAvia’s UK Consolidation and the CAA Hydrogen Sandbox

  Jun 16, 202611 minS0

  <p>The conversation with Val Miftakhov from Zero Avia covers the company's changes, government impact, and regulatory challenges in the aviation industry. Val discusses the company's shift to the UK, the role of the new administration, and the heavy government dependency for certification. The conversation also explores the need for structural changes in regulation and the challenges with traditional regulatory processes.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p>Zero Avia's shift to the UK and the impact of the new administrationThe heavy government dependency and challenges with traditional regulatory processes<p></p><p>Chapters</p>00:00 Changes at Zero Avia01:16:20 Impact of...

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