Technical Meeting Proposed Architecture/Hydrogen Aviation Strategy

Russ Gorman of the FAA Airport Technology Research and Development Branch (ATR) attended the Hydrogen Aviation Safety R&D Strategy Meeting held at FAA Headquarters on February 19, 2025, in Washington, DC. The purpose of this all-day meeting was to discuss and plan for a Proposed Architecture Hydrogen Aviation Strategy in response to Section 1019 of the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act, which calls for the development of a research strategy for hydrogen in aviation.  Issues were identified related to the introduction of hydrogen in aviation, including its introduction into the airport environment, which encompasses the storage, delivery, and usage of hydrogen in this environment.

The attendee list included individuals representing the DOT, FAA, USAF, NREL, DOE, and NASA.

Russ Gorman | william.r.gorman@faa.gov