Japan Boosts Support for Electric Aircraft Systems with $280 Million Allocation, Reports Nikkei
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Japan plans to allocate 30.6 billion yen ($205 million) in subsidies to support the development of components for electric aircraft with reduced carbon dioxide emissions. The government will provide funding for hydrogen fuel cell systems for aircraft and fuel-efficient engine control systems, with 17.3 billion yen allocated for the former and 13.3 billion yen for the latter. The aim is to promote the use of electric aircraft and contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions.