JET ZeroEmission, Zenith Marine partners to manufacture H2-powered flying boat in Dubai
Swiss-based startup THE JET ZeroEmission has announced that it has signed an agreement with UAE-based Zenith Marine Services and DWYN to manufacture and operate The Jet, the world's first clean-energy, hydrogen-powered flying boat
As per reports, the announcement is a step ahead for the clean-tech industry and for the start-up itself, which garnered part of the required EUR 10 million funding.
The boat will cruise without noise over the waters at a speed of 40 knots and has a capacity of hosting 8-12 passengers. It is equipped with two fuel cells, an air conditioner, and other environmentally friendly technologies that help reduce carbon emissions.
Alain Thébault, founder of THE JET ZeroEmission, and a former world sailing speed record holder. stated, "We are pleased to make this announcement from Dubai and be able to manufacture and launch 'The Jet', which is going to be the world's first boat to sail without noise, waves, or emissions and have the capability of flying 80cm above the waters."
"We look forward to meeting with those interested in this flying boat at the 28th International Climate Summit (COP28 UAE) that will be hosted in the UAE," said Thébault.
The boat's technology will be delivered in Dubai for an inaugural flight, during the next COP28 UAE preparatory meetings, which will be held in November 2023.
