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World's first hydrogen-powered flying boat to launch in Dubai

Monday, 31 January 2022 07:54

By ARN News Staff

WAM

The world's first hydrogen-powered flying boat is set to be built and launched in Dubai.

It comes after Swiss-based start-up THE JET ZeroEmission inked a deal with UAE-based Zenith Marine Services and DWYN.

Featuring an iconic design, the Jet will feature cutting-edge technology, making it capable of flying in silence over the waters at a cruising speed of 40 knots.

Equipped with two fuel cells, the boat will have a capacity of 8 to 12 passengers. It will also have an air conditioner as well as other environmentally friendly innovations that help reduce carbon emissions.

THE JET’s’ fuel cell technology will be delivered in Dubai for a historic inaugural flight during the next COP28 UAE preparatory meetings, being held in November 2023.

World's first hydrogen-powered flying boat, ‘THE JET,’ set to launch in #Dubai #WamNews https://t.co/Cmh8mF9deX pic.twitter.com/h9G8KEkwcX
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) January 30, 2022

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