Cranfield Aerospace Solutions

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) is a zero-emissions aviation pioneer that aims to develop a world-leading hydrogen aircraft by converting the Britten Norman Islander. The company is set to deliver the world’s first zero-emissions, regulatory-certified, passenger-carrying hydrogen aircraft by 2026. CAeS was created out of Cranfield University and has been operating as a commercial entity at the cutting edge of aircraft development for over 30 years.

CAeS has a strong track record, having been trusted by global aerospace OEMs, including Rolls Royce, Airbus, Boeing, and NASA to undertake complex R&D projects which have included aircraft design, modification, and assembly. The company's ultimate goal is to become an airframer of low and zero carbon sub-regional and regional aircraft and to play a critical role in the decarbonization of the aviation industry.

The company received a £10.00M Venture Round investment on 21 April 2023. The major investors in this round include Motus Ventures, Strategic Development Fund, Turquoise International, Alawi Zawawi, HydrogenOne Capital, Safran Corporate Ventures, and Cranfield University.

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, CAeS is well-positioned to drive innovation and sustainability in the aviation industry with its pioneering work in zero-emissions aircraft technology.