Hydrogen Aviation Development Act

This bill allows airports to use federal funds for hydrogen storage and distribution infrastructure at or near airports, directly affecting airport authorities and aviation infrastructure developers. It updates research partnerships to include hydrogen and battery technology for aircraft engines, and mandates the ASCENT research center to expand its work on hydrogen to support aviation decarbonization. The bill requires the FAA to include hydrogen research in its National Aviation Research Plan, adding it to existing focus areas like sustainable fuels. These changes aim to accelerate the development and adoption of hydrogen-powered aviation technology.