Fast-Tracking Hydrogen’s Role in Aviation

Danielle McLean, Founder of HYSKY Society, debunks the Hindenburg myth and makes a clear case for hydrogen-powered aircraft as a practical path to zero-emission, sustainable aviation. Learn why regional airports are primed for early adoption, what it will take to mainstream hydrogen by 2045, and how scalable, affordable clean hydrogen solves the real bottleneck. Get a preview of FLYING HY, the world’s largest hydrogen aviation event.

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If you still think hydrogen was the cause of the Hindenburg disaster, allow Danielle McLean (  / danielle-c-mclean  ) , Founder and Executive Director of HYSKY Society (https://www.hysky.org/home), to debunk that myth for you.

What first began as a hydrogen-powered eVTOL startup quickly revealed a bigger challenge for the aerospace engineer: the need for scalable, affordable clean hydrogen. In response, Danielle united engineers, entrepreneurs, and energy experts to form ‪@hy-sky‬ (https://www.hysky.org/home) — a global nonprofit advancing hydrogen aviation through collaboration, education, and advocacy.

Listen in as Danielle busts myths about the Hindenburg disaster, explains why regional airports could be the launchpad for hydrogen-powered planes, and details what it will take for hydrogen to go mainstream by 2045. You’ll also get a sneak peek at FLYING HY (https://www.hysky.org/) , the world’s largest hydrogen aviation event, and learn why “I want my hydrogen” just might be the future slogan of the aviation.

Episode 305 chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:14 Hydrogen in Aviation: Misconceptions and History
04:20 HYSKY Society's Mission and Challenges
09:06 Hydrogen Infrastructure and Regional Airports
20:08 Future of Hydrogen in Aviation
37:25 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

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