Edmonton International Airport joins H2CanFly to drive hydrogen innovation and sustainable aviation progress

Credit: Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

Edmonton Airports has announced at the Paris Air Show that it has joined the H2CanFly/H2CanadaEnvol consortium as a strategic, full ecosystem partner, furthering its commitment to sustainable aviation and hydrogen innovation.

Edmonton International Airport strengthens its commitment to sustainable aviation 

Edmonton Airports operates Edmonton International Airport (YEG), Canada’s largest airport by land area and home to the country’s first airport-based hydrogen hub. Located in Edmonton, Alberta—one of the world’s largest hydrogen-producing regions, accounting for 60% of Canada’s hydrogen—YEG is uniquely positioned to support hydrogen aviation technologies. The airport is developing an expansive hydrogen hub on-site, offering a real-world ecosystem for testing, demonstrating, and deploying hydrogen-powered technologies.

By aligning with H2CanFly, a pan-Canadian, multi-phase initiative aimed at accelerating hydrogen and electrification technologies, YEG will contribute its expertise, infrastructure, and resources to help advance hydrogen-powered aircraft, certification pathways, and associated infrastructure. The partnership marks a significant step in Canada’s journey toward net-zero aviation emissions.

Myron Keehn, President & CEO of Edmonton International Airport, said:

“We support H2CanFly’s mission and share in its ambition to accelerate sustainable aviation and clean energy innovation. Joining this pivotal national consortium alongside forward-thinking leaders reflects our strong belief in the transformative potential of hydrogen in the aerospace sector and beyond. We look forward to contributing bold ideas, advancing real-world innovation and driving meaningful change to support a cleaner, more resilient aviation ecosystem.”

H2CanFly is supported by more than 50 partners from the aerospace industry, academia, and government. The consortium provides access to aircraft platforms, ground testing facilities, and funding for collaborative projects to deliver tangible aviation benefits and reduce environmental impact. It also focuses on infrastructure development, including on-site facilities for hydrogen-powered aircraft, and fostering research and workforce training through collaboration with post-secondary institutions.

Eric Lefebvre, Chief Executive Officer of H2CanFly, welcomed the new partnership:

“We are thrilled to welcome Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to our national initiative. Their leadership and expertise will be invaluable in advancing our collective mission to develop innovative, scalable solutions for sustainable industries. YEG’s involvement will further strengthen H2CanFly’s collaborative efforts with key infrastructure development, groundbreaking research and real-world applications that drive environmental and economic impact.”

YEG will also take a seat on H2CanFly’s board of directors, collaborating with existing partners including Airbus, CAE, the National Research Council, Redrock Power Systems, Tronosjet, and Unither Bioelectronics. YEG is also a founding member of Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge, committing to achieving net-zero operations by 2050 or earlier for sustainable aviation. 

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