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UK Government Releases Future of Flight Action Plan

The UK's Department for Transport (DfT) has released the government and industry’s joint Future of Flight action plan.

Virgin Atlantic Receives Permit to Fly Transatlantic Flight with 100% SAF

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a Permit to Fly for Virgin Atlantic to conduct a transatlantic flight powered by 100% SAF. 

Jump Aero Unveils Emergency Response eVTOL Aircraft

Jump Aero has unveiled its eVTOL emergency response aircraft, which has been commercially ordered by Falck Ambulance Services.

UK DfT Introduces Revenue Certainty Scheme for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The UK government has introduced a revenue certainty scheme to support the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

World's First 100% SAF Transatlantic Flight to Take-Off in November

Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce have announced that the world’s first 100% SAF transatlantic flight is set to take off on 28 November.

FAA Publishes Implementation Plan for Advanced Air Mobility

The FAA has released an implementation plan outlining the required steps to enable the near-term rollout of advanced air mobility vehicles. …

Natilus to Use ZeroAvia's ZA600 Hydrogen-Electric Engine for Cargo UAV

MONTE to Order Up to 30 Eviation Alice Electric Aircraft

UK-based aircraft lessor, MONTE has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to order up to 30 electric commuter Alice aircraft from Eviation.

Alaska Airlines and ZeroAvia to Test Largest Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft

Alaska Airlines has presented a Bombardier Q400 aircraft to ZeroAvia to be retrofitted with hydrogen-electric propulsion technology.

Magpie Aviation Unveils 'AeroTow' Concept for Electric Aircraft

Magpie Aviation has presented its aeroplane towing concept, 'AeroTow' to enable electric aircraft to travel greater distances.  

Pyka Unveils Autonomous Electric Pelican Cargo Aircraft

Pyka has unveiled its electric Pelican Cargo aircraft, which is the first autonomous vehicle of its class.

ZeroAvia Flies World's Largest Aircraft with a Hydrogen-Electric Engine

ZeroAvia has successfully tested its 19-seat Dornier 228 aircraft, powered partly with a full-size hydrogen-electric engine.

First Net Zero Transatlantic Flight to Fly London to New York in 2023

The UK government has provided funding to Virgin Atlantic to operate the world's first net zero transatlantic flight in 2023 using 100% SAF.

European Commission Approves France's Ban on Some Short-Haul Flights

The European Commission has approved the French government's ban on short-haul flights, as long as a viable rail alternative is available. 

Rolls-Royce and easyJet Run Aircraft Engine on Hydrogen

Rolls-Royce and easyJet have run an aircraft engine on hydrogen power. This is designed as a stepping stone towards hydrogen-powered flight.

EVIA AERO to Purchase 25 Eviation Electric Alice Aircraft

EVIA AERO has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to purchase 25 all-electric commuter Alice aircraft from Eviation.