FlyH2UME - Preparing for the Introduction of Hydrogen Aviation by 2035

The project partners have previously collaborated in the project “Fossil-free Aviation in Northern Sweden” (FFFLY). In FFFLY, a broad investigation was carried out for aviation's transition to fossil free energy, including hydrogen, biofuels for aviation (SAF) and battery-electric aviation. In FLYH2UME, the partners are deepening their knowledge of hydrogen.

FlyH2UME is a three-year project ending in 2026. A key result of the project will be a blueprint of scalable facilities that are required to enable refuelling of hydrogen-powered aircraft. Umeå Airport will serve as a model for solutions at other small and medium-sized airports.

Enabling the Transition to Fossil-free Aviation

The FlyH2UME project develops knowledge and prepares for a scalable facility at Umeå Airport for flights powered by hydrogen. The project contributes to accelerating the transition to fossil-free aviation, with a focus on liquid and gaseous hydrogen as fuels. In addition to the development of airports, the development of aircraft, hydrogen production pathways and the capacity of the electricity grid are already underway.

The FlyH2UME project investigates the requirements at Umeå Airport, and will propose specific measures to meet future needs for liquid and gaseous hydrogen based on the regional market for hydrogen. An important part of the project concerns the safety requirements that are necessary when handling hydrogen at an airport. The design of the hydrogen plant and its scalability are expected to serve as a model for the introduction of hydrogen aviation at other airports both in Sweden and internationally.

Welcome to FlyH2UME Final Conference: From Results to European Relevance

Join us in Umeå on the 25-26 of november 2026 for the final conference of FlyH2UME. The conference will present key findings from the FlyH2Ume project and place them in a broader European context through discussions on infrastructure, airport readiness, regulation, policy development and market uptake.

Participants will have the opportunity to hear from leading organisations active in the transition towards sustainable aviation, including representatives from research, industry, airports, public authorities and European initiatives. The programme also includes interactive workshops focusing on the next steps for hydrogen aviation deployment and regional implementation.
Day 1 kicks off with a networking lunch at 13:00, followed by the conference programme from 13:45 to 18:00. The day concludes with a networking dinner at 19:00.

Day 2 runs from 09:00 to 12:30, with a greater focus on interactive workshops.
More information and a link to register can be found on the Umeå Municipality website: FlyH2Ume Final Conference