Alaka'i Technologies

Alaka'i Technologies is an aircraft developer based in Stow, Massachusetts. The company is developing hydrogen-powered eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft for air mobility, using hydrogen fuel cells instead of batteries as the energy source. It describes its approach under three headings: simple, safe and clean.

Technology

• Hydrogen fuel cells that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, with water as the only emission
• Fuel cell systems that the company says offer 3 to 6 times the energy density by mass of lithium-ion batteries
• Double-walled stainless steel hydrogen fuel tanks, plus sensors and safety components to manage fuel risks
• Fuel cells using micro-level amounts of platinum, with up to 95 percent of the precious metals recoverable and most other components reusable or recyclable
• Hydrogen fuel sourced using renewable energy, according to the company

Markets

Alaka'i aims its aircraft at clean air mobility, from passenger transport to other applications. It invites strategic partners interested in using its aircraft for their business, and suppliers of fuel cells, balance of plant parts such as air compressors and water pumps, and electric motors.

Company facts

• Corporate office in Stow, Massachusetts
• Develops hydrogen fuel cell powered eVTOL aircraft
• Also active on social media under the Skai name
• Recruits through Skai Technologies Corporation