# Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions announce merger to build hydrogen-electric plane

Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) signed a Heads of Terms Agreement to merge, aiming to create a zero-emission hydrogen-electric commuter aircraft based on the Islander, with entry into service planned for 2026. CAeS investors will invest up to £10 million in the new business.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2023-05-15
- Where: United Kingdom
- Value: $12.5M (10.0M GBP)
- Status: announced
- Products: hydrogen-electric commuter aircraft, Islander aircraft
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Cranfield Aerospace Solutions](https://endata.com/companies/20403.md) (partner)
- [Britten-Norman](https://endata.com/companies/69867.md) (partner)
- [HydrogenOne Capital Growth Plc](https://endata.com/companies/69868.md) (investor)
- [Safran Corporate Ventures](https://endata.com/companies/69869.md) (investor)
- [Strategic Development Fund](https://endata.com/companies/69870.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [greenairnews.com](https://www.greenairnews.com/?p=4418), 2023-05-15: "UK commuter plane manufacturer Britten-Norman and hydrogen propulsion developer Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) have announced their intention to merge their businesses, initially to create a fully-integrated zero-emission aircraft for entry into service by 2026."

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