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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.

Russian Airlines Maneuver to Keep International Services Alive

New hubs in the south of Russia allow the country’s airlines to serve international destinations with SSJ100s.

Qantas Confirms Orders for Projects Sunrise, Winton

Schedules call for the first Qantas A350-1000 will arrive in 2025 and the first A320XLR/A220-300 in late 2023.

Spirit Rejects JetBlue Acquisition Overtures

Spirit Airlines chooses Frontier Airlines merger proposal over that of JetBlue, citing concerns over antitrust risk.

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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.

Airbus, ITA Airways To Partner on eVTOL Work in Italy

An agreement between Airbus and ITA calls for recruiting partners to participate in the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL operations in Italy.

Boeing Puts Positive Spin on 777X Delay

Delay of first delivery of the 777-9 until 2025 reflects a position of “strength, not weakness,” according to Boeing CEO David Calhoun.

Junkers JU-52 Returning to the Skies

The venerable and popular Junkers JU-52 is getting a new lease on life with an updated version planned for entry into service in 2026.

Russia Ditches MC-21-300 To Focus on Indigenous Version

Sanctions imposed by the West have forced Russian industry to scrap plans for the Pratt & Whitney-powered MC-21-300.

SpaceX Signs First Aircraft Operator for Starlink Satcom

JSX's Embraer ERJs will be the first airborne application of SpaceX's Starlink satcom.

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Russia Relaunches Series Production of Tupolev Tu-214

Russia’s Kazan Aviation Production Association plans to start shipping new Tu-214 narrow-bodies in 2024.

Cape Air, Eviation Sign LOI Covering 75 Alice Electric Aircraft

Massachusetts-based Cape Air sees a business case for electric aircraft service to “a panoply” of communities.

AIA Releases Technology-focused Sustainability Report

AIA and Accenture have issued a new, technology-focused aviation sustainability report and roadmap.

China Eastern Returns Boeing 737-800s to Service

Almost a month after the crash of China Eastern Flight MU5735, Chinese authorities cleared the airline’s fleet for return to scheduled service.

U.S. Airlines Continue Struggle to Cope with Increased Demand

First-quarter traffic statistics for U.S. carriers show a 31.6 percent increase in cancellations compared with the first quarter of 2019.

Airbus, Kawasaki To Partner on Hydrogen Development

An MOU signed in Tokyo between Airbus and Kawasaki lays the groundwork to study elements of hydrogen adoption by the aviation industry.

Airbus Wins 80-aircraft A320neo Order from BOC Aviation

Singapore-headquartered leasing group BOC Aviation places the largest order in its history with an 80-unit deal for A320neo narrowbody airliners.

European Commission Blacklists 21 Russian Airlines

Aeroflot, S7, UTair are among 21 airlines added to the EU’s Air Safety List.

Safran Starts Work on Propulsion for Aura Electric Aircraft

Collaboration agreement between Safran and Aura Aero advances plans to fly the Integral E flight demonstrator for the first time this year.

For Now, Covid Remains a Bigger Drag on Air Transport than War

IATA says the fall-out from Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been relatively limited, with the exception of rising fuel prices and risks to leasing assets.

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