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Boeing Data Modeling Tool To Improve Sustainability Efforts

Boeing unveiled a data modeling platform to assess SAF and sustainability developments to reach a common goal of net zero aviation emissions.

Airbus Partners with Airlines to Launch Carbon Removal Scheme

Experts say the technology is fundamental to delivering a 1.5 degree centigrade world.

Rolls-Royce and Hyundai to Advance Hydrogen Propulsion

Rolls-Royce and Korean automaker Hyundai aim to conduct a joint hydrogen fuel-cell electric aircraft demonstration in 2025.

Airbus, CFM Team on Open Fan Engine Flight Test

Airbus and CFM announced a collaboration to flight test CFM’s open fan engine architecture on an A380 demonstrator.

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Widerøe Joins Embraer’s Energia Advisory Group

Norway’s Widerøe signed as the first airline to join Embraer’s Energia Advisory Group, tasked with defining requirements for viable sustainable aviation.

Standard for 100 percent Drop-in SAF Likely Two Years Away

Approval of a drop-in fuel standard will predate by several years approval of a separate initiative to develop a non-drop-in standard for 100 percent SAF.

Collins and P&W Unveil Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Systems

Pratt & Whitney is preparing to start ground and flights testing a new 1-MW electric motor from sister company Collins with one of its aircraft engines,

Virgin Atlantic To Fly eVTOL Air Taxi Trials in the UK

Test flights with Vertical's VX4 eVTOL aircraft will be from London's Heathrow and City airports, as well as from Bristol and two smaller UK airfields.

Vertical Teams with Babcock on EMS, Cargo VX4 eVTOL Variants

Vertical Aerospace is forming a joint working group with Babcock to explore use of the VX4 eVTOL aircraft in EMS, cargo, and military support operations.

An Electric Step Forward for Zero Emissions Aviation

GKN Aerospace and Vertical Aerospace continue their nine-month partnership with the development of EWIS for the all-electric VX4 prototype.

Several New SAF Production Projects Emerge across Europe

Airlines are signing more long-term SAF off-take agreements and supporting the diversification from biomass SAF with e-fuels.

Eve Reveals eVTOL Design and Cabin Mockup

Eve has reconfigured its all-electric eVTOL vehicle with a new wing and empennage combination and has also unveiled how four passengers will be seated.

ATM Efficiencies a ‘Green’ Prerequisite

Europe’s plan to decarbonize by 2050 stands on four pillars, including more efficient ATM routings.

L3Harris Expands Training Capacity To Solve Pilot Shortage

L3Harris is investing in new training facilities and technologies and is calling on airlines to fund a strategic response to the critical pilot shortage.

Honeywell Nearing First Hybrid-electric Power Application

Honeywell is making big investments in the advanced air mobility sector, developing new propulsion and avionics systems.

Embraer, Raizen Partner on SAF at Farnborough

Embraer and renewable fuels producer Raizen sign LOI at Farnborough on producing SAF for the the manufacturer’s flight operations.

Hybrid Airships Make a Slow Takeoff

The strong green credentials of hybrid airships raise new hopes of market acceptance.

Green Infrastructure Critical to Hydrogen Propulsion’s Success

Hydrogen’s success as a zero-CO2 emissions aviation fuel depends largely on its production and distribution using renewable energy at huge scale.

EU’s Decarbonization Policies Will Drive up Costs for Airlines

Europe’s airlines express concern about the significant costs of implementing the EU’s Fit for 55 package aimed at trimming CO2 levels by 55 percent.

Aviation's Electric Dreams Fast Approach Reality

Several electric aircraft developers and partners supporting them with new propulsion technology expect to see their wares in service within a few years.

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