Edmonton Airports joins H2CanFly consortium to advance hydrogen and sustainable aviation technologies
June 18, 2025
by CM Staff
YEG is situated in a region that reportedly produces 60 per cent of Canada’s hydrogen and is an emerging hydrogen hub.
LE BOURGET — On Jun. 18, Edmonton Airports announced at the Paris Air Show that it has joined the H2CanFly/H2CanadaEnvol consortium as a strategic and full ecosystem partner to advance hydrogen and sustainable aviation technologies.
Edmonton Airports manages Edmonton International Airport (YEG), Canada’s largest airport by land size and now home to an airport-based hydrogen hub. By joining H2CanFly’s research and development coalition, YEG is trying to support Canada’s decarbonization journey and achieving net-zero emissions in aviation.
YEG is situated in a region that reportedly produces 60 per cent of Canada’s hydrogen and is an emerging hydrogen hub. YEG says it is developing and expanding its airport-based hydrogen hub, which provides an ecosystem for the practical demonstration and deployment of hydrogen technologies. The airport will contribute technical expertise, resources and assets to facilitate the future use of hydrogen-powered aircraft and support infrastructure development.
H2CanFly is a multi-phase pan-Canadian initiative with the mandate of accelerating hydrogen and electrification technologies and commercialization, airport infrastructure and essential certification pathways.
“We support H2CanFly’s mission and share in its ambition to accelerate sustainable aviation and clean energy innovation. Joining this pivotal national consortium alongside forward-thinking leaders reflects our strong belief in the transformative potential of hydrogen in the aerospace sector and beyond. We look forward to contributing bold ideas, advancing real-world innovation and driving meaningful change to support a cleaner, more resilient aviation ecosystem,” says Myron Keehn, President & CEO, Edmonton International Airport (YEG).
“We are thrilled to welcome Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to our national initiative. Their leadership and expertise will be invaluable in advancing our collective mission to develop innovative, scalable solutions for sustainable industries. YEG’s involvement will further strengthen H2CanFly’s collaborative efforts with key infrastructure development, groundbreaking research and real-world applications that drive environmental and economic impact. Together, we will strengthen Canada’s position as a global leader in sustainable aviation solutions,” says Eric Lefebvre, Chief Executive Officer, H2CanFly.
YEG will serve on H2CanFly’s board of directors, collaborating with its current industry partners, including Airbus, CAE, the National Research Council, Redrock Power Systems, Tronosjet and Unither Bioelectronics.
