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Stralis Aircraft

Emission free hydrogen electric aircraft

Y CombinatorWinter 2023ActiveIndustrialsAviation and SpaceHard TechHydrogen EnergyAirplanesClimate

What they do

Problem

Regional aviation needs a zero-emission option that can match practical range and operating costs of fossil-fuel aircraft.

Solution

Stralis Aircraft develops hydrogen-electric aircraft, starting with a 15-seat plane targeting 800 km range and entry into service in 2026.

Who it's for

Regional airlines and short-haul aircraft operators seeking lower-cost, emission-free flights.

Founders

Bob Criner
Founder

Bob is Co-Founder & CEO of Stralis Aircraft, where he uses his extensive international aerospace experience to drive company strategy and aircraft product development. He previously supported leading emission free aircraft projects at Heart Aerospace, Ampaire, magniX and Google X, combining a strong passion for sustainability with technical engineering skills. Born in Nashville, TN, he moved to Australia at 10 and studied Aerospace Engineering at UNSW in Sydney.

Stuart Johnstone
Founder

Stuart is co-founder and CTO at Stralis Aircraft and is leading the development of their lightweight hydrogen electric propulsion system. Stuart started his career in engineering working on superconducting magnets for MRI and scientific applications. This multidisciplinary experience along with an MSci in Physics from University of Glasgow gave him the tools to tackle novel and interesting engineering problems that can impact the planet for the better.

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