Hydroplane

05/25/2026

Honoring those who have served this Memorial Day.

05/09/2026

04/30/2026

A great week in connecting with partners, vendors, and business development teams focused on advancing sustainable aviation.

Strong momentum is building across the sector in Europe, and it’s clear that collaboration will be central to scaling viable solutions.

The is a key part of that trajectory — we’re looking forward to deepening our presence and continuing the conversation.

A sincere thank you to our hosts and partners across the pond.

04/12/2026

We are proud to highlight our CEO Dr. Anita Sengupta's role in developing and testing the drogue parachute for the Re-entry capsule, used on the successful mission to the moon. At Hydroplane our origin story is from the space program, where crew safety, innovation, and making the impossible-possible are at the heart of everything we do.

Dr. Anita Sengupta and Donn Liddle of NASA are pictured in the low speed wind tunnel at Texas A&M University, which is being used for testing of a scale model of the Orion spacecraft and its parachute system.

04/11/2026

More great coverage on our U.S. Army U.S. Small Business Administration Phase 2.

https://www.aerospacetestinginternational.com/news/us-army-funds-hydrogen-fuel-cell-propulsion-development-for-rotorcraft-and-drones.html

04/05/2026

Happy Easter! Spring is in the air.

04/03/2026

We are excited to announce our Army SBIR Phase 2 Contract for vertical lift.

The company announced it has been awarded a Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the U.S. Army to advance development of hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion system for helicopters and cargo drones.

03/28/2026

Energetic week showcasing at
AUSA Global Force In Huntsville this week as part of the Army Fuze Exhibit.

03/10/2026

Congratulations to our CEO Dr. Anita Sengupta for being named a Women Trail Blazer 2026 by Reuters for her work in the energy sector at Hydroplane. Congratulations to all the women named and Happy international Women's Day!

https://hydroplane.us/hydroplane-ceo-and-founder-dr-anita-sengupta-named-a-reuters-women-trailblazer-2026/

03/06/2026

An inspiring feature in Vertical Plus magazine on our founder Dr. Anita Sengupta on her journey from crossing the Atlantic on the Queen of the Skies, to being a rocket scientist at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, to proving that innovation coupled to a purpose does lead to a better world by founding Hydroplane. Follow your dreams, take strength from those who believe, and take flight from belief in yourself.

As part of Women in Aviation Week, Vertical Plus is highlighting industry leaders at the top of their fields who set a high standard and inspire the next generation

02/28/2026

Our CEO Dr. Anita Sengupta had great time sharing the Hydrogen Aviation evolution at EAA - The Spirit of Aviation Chapter 40 meeting at Whiteman Airport.