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Tailwind Signs for 20 Airflow Hybrid-Electric eSTOL Aircraft

Airflow and Tailwind Air are partnering on the world’s first amphibious seaplane to use distributed electric propulsion.
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DeHavilland to Power New-Build Dash 8 Regional Airliners With Hydrogen

Under a provisional agreement with ZeroAvia, the Canadian airframer intends to deliver hydrogen-powered versions of its twin turboprop airliner, as well as being able to retrofit existing in-service aircraft with the next five years.
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H2 Clipper Hydrogen Airship Boosted by Dassault's Support

The California-based start-up is joining Dassault Systèmes’ 3DExperience Lab business accelerator as it steps up plans to bring a hydrogen-powered airship to market.
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Electra Signs Conditional Order for 100 eSTOL Aircraft With Germany’s Flyv

Under the terms of a new memorandum of understanding, Flyv and Electra will explore urban and regional network opportunities and collaborate on marketing initiatives for air mobility services..
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United Airlines Signs As Investor and Customer For ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Conversion Kit

United Airlines joins Alaska Airlines in latest round of funding for ZeroAvia, whose ZA-2000RJ hydrogen propulsion system could power Bombardier CRJ550 regional airlinerss by 2028.
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Element 1 and Nexa Make the Case For Methanol-to-Hydrogen Propulsion

The partners say that methanol-to-hydrogen generators can provide a cost-effective and sustainable basis for fuel cell-based powerplant for electric aircraft.
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Drone Maintenance Group Targets eVTOL Aircraft Support Requirements

Robotic Skies runs a global network of independent service centers for uncrewed aircraft systems that it says could soon be providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for eVTOL air taxi operations.
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Eviation Unveils Executive Version of Alice as First Flight Nears

The introduction of a corporate-configured Alice comes as Eviation prepares to fly the all-electric aircraft for the first time.
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Volocopter Presents Blueprint for Urban Air Mobility Ground Infrastructure

The eVTOL aircraft developer says partners can use a handbook based on its VoloPort concept to develop landing sites for air taxi operations in cities.
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Heart's Electric Regional Airliner Will Use Garmin Flight Deck

The U.S. avionics manufacturer's G3000 integrated flight deck is gaining traction in the advanced air mobility sector, having now been selected by electric aircraft manufacturers Heart Aerospace and Joby Aviation.
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New U.S. Scheduled Carrier Commits to Using Universal's Hydrogen Conversion

Connect Airlines has committed to converting up to 24 Dash 8-300 regional aircraft to hydrogen propulsion by installing Universal Hydrogen's technology.
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Australian Government Launches Advanced Air Mobility Initiative

The country's federal government is to work more closely with state authorities in Victoria to accelerate the development of eVTOL aircraft and cargo drone services, as well as the wider AAM industry.
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BAE Investment in Electrification Technology Targets Roles in New Aircraft

A “multimillion-dollar” investment will expand the capabilities of BAE System’s Endicott, New York facility to include electric subsytems for aircraft.
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Ameriflight Will Convert Freighter Fleet for Autonomous Flight

The U.S. cargo carrier has become the second prospective operator for the autonomous flight system being developed by Merlin Labs for service entry in 2023.
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EASA Seeks Input on Flight Crew Licensing and Training

The European agency's notice of proposed amendment covers changes to pilot licensing requirements for aircraft it classes as gyroplanes and is open for industry comment through mid-January.
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Rolls-Royce Achieves 1MW Mark in Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Testing

The aircraft engines manufacturer is aiming to generate 2.5 MW of power from its beer-keg-sized Power Generation System being developed to power new regional airliners.
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Amprius Claims Game-changing Battery Recharge Rate

The lithium-ion battery cell producer says its Si-Nanowire anode platform has recharged a cell from 0 to 80 percent in just six minutes.
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Tier1 Chooses MagniX Propulsion System for Electric R44 Helicopter

The start-up has taken delivery of the first of the MagniX Magni350 electric propulsion units that it will use to convert piston-powered Robinson R44 helicopters.
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UK Unveils FlyZero Concept for Long-haul Hydrogen Airliner

Powered by liquid hydrogen, the anticipated "midsize" airliner would be able to carry up to 279 passengers on intercontinental flights of up to 5,250 nm
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Sydney Seaplanes Plans eVTOL Tourist Flights with Eve Urban Air Mobility Deal

The company, which is the second Australian operator to sign up for Eve's four-passenger eVTOL in recent days, also plans to start a regional airline with electric fixed-wing aircraft.
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