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ZeroAvia is a cleantech and aviation startup currently headquartered in Hollister, California, with operations in both the United States and United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2017 by entrepreneur Val Miftakhov, previously CEO and founder of electric battery producer eMotorWerks prior to the company's acquisition by Enel.
ZeroAvia completed the world's first hydrogen-electric powered flight in September 2020.
The company began working on the the HyFlyer II project in 2021 and in January 2023 their 19-seat Dornier 228 twin-engine aircraft had its first flight as part of the project.
Zero Avia has formed strategic partnerships with Amazon, British Airways, and numerous venture funds such as China-based Horizons Ventures and the Breakthrough Equity Fund.