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ZeroAvia Converting 2nd Do-228 for Hydrogen Testing

ZeroAvia announced today that it has started preparing a second Dornier 228 aircraft to serve as a testbed for the hydrogen-electric propulsion system.

Hydrogen Infrastructure Challenges Rival Aircraft Tech Hurdles

Experts believe “clean” production and distribution rank as the biggest challenges to the adoption of hydrogen power by the aviation industry.

Safran Looks To Ansys Software for Sustainable Engines

Safran Aircraft Engines will use Ansys's finite element analysis software for sustainable engine development.

Pipistrel Seeking To Fly Electric Velis Trainer Under New FAA Rules

Pipistrel hopes to begin deliveries of its Velis Electro electric-powered training airplane in the U.S. next year after changes to FAA regulations.

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EasyJet partners with GKN Aerospace on Hydrogen Power

European low-fare carrier EasyJet has agreed to support GKN’s H2JET and H2GEAR hydrogen power programs.

ASG Adds SF50 Vision Jet Maintenance Capabilities

Aircraft Servicing Guernsey has received line maintenance approval of Williams International's FJ33 engine.

Flight Design Plans Hydrogen Flight Tests in 2023

Flight Design aims to begin flight tests of its hydrogen-powered Hyfly research airplane in 2023.

Diamond Signs with Safran for Electric DA40 Propulsion

The electric version of Diamond's DA40 training airplane will be powered by Safran's EngineUs motor with an integrated motor controller.

Reaction Engines Preps for Hypersonic Technology Tests

Reaction Engines is incorporating modifications to its facility in Colorado for the next phase of high-Mach/temperature propulsion technology tests.

JMI Adds Light Citation Engine MRO

Williams International designated Jet Maintenance International as an authorized service center for the FJ44 engine series used on light Cessna Citations.

Columbia, UAG Team To Support S-61 Helicopters

Columbia Helicopters and United Aero Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperatively support the Sikorsky S-61.

Air bp To Supply Rolls-Royce with SAF

Air bp has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to furnish the UK-based engine maker with sustainable aviation fuel to power its engine testing programs.

Textron Buying Pipistrel To Boost Electric Aviation Plans

Textron will make further investments in European electric aircraft maker Pipistrel, which will be the foundation for its new eAviation division.

Unleaded Avgas Effort Kicks Into Gear

The Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions initiative held a meeting March 16-17 to advance the elimination of lead from avgas.

Rolls-Royce Appoints New First Network Service Centers

Rolls-Royce (Booth 2817) has announced the appointment of five more new First (fully integrated Rolls-Royce support team) Network

Eagle Copters, Ozark Aero Partner on T53 Type Cert Deal

With the acquisition of the T53 type certificate, Eagle Copters and Ozark Aeroworks have plans to extend the viability of the turboshaft engine.

Airbus To Test New High-voltage Li-ion Aviation Battery

Airbus is starting up testing on a new high-voltage lithium-ion battery system that will be used to power the EcoPulse demonstrator aircraft.

Safran Looks To Decarbonized Future

Safran’s strategy for future powerplants is based on three pillars: more efficient engines, hybrid-electric technologies, and sustainable aviation fuel.

Safran Helo Engines Emerges a Stronger Firm Post Covid

Safran Helicopter Engines expects a 15 percent increase in year-over-year deliveries.

Spain Selects P&WC Engines for 36-Helicopter Order

Spain's government has selected Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW206B3 engine for its order of Airbus H135 light-twin helicopters.

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