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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.

Eviation Aircraft Completes Its First Electric Flight

Eviation Aircraft's zero-emission Alice aircraft has successfully completed its first electric flight in Washington, US.

JetBlue to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel from AIR COMPANY

JetBlue has signed an intent to purchase 25 million gallons of AIR COMPANY's AIRMADE sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Electric Seaplane Completes First Test Flight in Vancouver

Harbour Air has conducted the first point to point electric seaplane flight from Vancouver to Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. 

Bristow Orders eVTOL Aircraft for Cargo and Search and Rescue Services

Bristow has placed a firm order for five electrically powered vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from BETA Technologies.

Air Nostrum Reserves Airlander 10 Hybrid Aircraft from HAV

Air Nostrum Group has signed an aircraft reservation agreement with Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) for ten Airlander 10 hybrid aircraft.

Volocopter’s 4-Seater Aircraft Takes First Flight

Volocopter announced that their fixed-winged passenger aircraft, the VoloConnect, completed its first flight in May 2022.

UK Aims to Deliver World's First Net-Zero Transatlantic Flight in 2023

The UK government has announced plans to deliver the world's first net-zero emissions transatlantic flight in 2023.

UK Launches Zero Emission Flight Delivery Group

The UK has launched the Zero Emission Flight Delivery Group to advance the development of battery and hydrogen-powered flights. 

Siemens and Protium to Use Digital Twins to Develop Hydrogen Infrastructure for Aircraft

Siemens and Protium are collaborating on a digital twin project to digitalise the development of green hydrogen infrastructure for aircraft.

Elroy Air Unveils Chaparral, the Autonomous, Hybrid VTOL Cargo Aircraft

Elroy Air, the company developing the first end-to-end autonomous VTOL aerial cargo system, has unveiled its pre-production Chaparral aircra…

Ascendance Flight Technologies Unveils Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Design

Ascendance Flight Technologies has unveiled the design of ATEA, its 5-seater, hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

First Study on In-Flight Use of Pure Sustainable Aviation Fuel in a Passenger Jet Shows Early Promise

The ECLIF3 study marks the first time 100% SAF has been measured simultaneously on both engines of a commercial passenger aircraft.

Airspeeder: World’s First Flying Racing Car Makes Historic Flight

This week, Airspeeder made history through the first flights of a full-scale electric flying racing car, the remotely-piloted Alauda Mk3.

Hybrid Air Vehicles: Airlander's Mobility Cabin Concepts Revealed

The Airlander 10 aircraft will be available with up to 100 seats in a hybrid-electric configuration from 2025.