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Airbus Starts Work on Hydrogen Fuel Tanks for Airliners

Airbus has set up Zero Emissions Development Centers in France and Germany to develop cryogenic hydrogen fuel tanks for its planned Zero E airliners.

European Airlines Plead For Covid Relief and Lasting Reforms

Leaders of Airlines For Europe member carriers called for Covid-19 travel restrictions to lift from July 1 and an end to punitive ATC charges.

Airlines Back Vertical with Largest eVTOL Aircraft Deal So Far

American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and leasing group Avolon might buy up to 1,000 of Vertical Aerospace's VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft.

Brazil’s Gol To Acquire ATR Operator MAP

Now Brazil’s number-two airline, Gol will gain 26 slots at Congonhas Sao Paulo Airport with its purchase of MAP.

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Southwest Airlines Adds to Max 7 Orderbook

A conversion of options on another 34 Boeing 737 Max 7s raises Southwest’s firm order total for the smallest Max variant to 234.

Boeing Sees Positive Net Orders in May as 787 Deliveries Stall

The U.S. airframer saw orders outpace cancellations by 20 airplanes while it delivered 17 jets during the month of May.

Eurocontrol Calls SAF Distribution ‘a Crucial Issue’

Europe’s air traffic management agency has released a snapshot of airports that provide SAF on the continent.

Airship Maker: Passengers Will Choose Comfort over Speed

Hybrid Air Vehicles has unveiled cabin concepts for its Airlander 10 hybrid-electric airship carrying up to 100 passengers on regional airline routes.

EU, ASEAN Agree to World’s First Bloc-to-bloc Air Transport Pact

The new ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement will boost connectivity between Europe and Southeast Asia.

Russia Readies Indigenous PD-8 for Superjet Re-engining

United Engine Corporation has assembled the first PD-8 engine core.

Rolls Starts Testing New Hybrid-electric Propulsion System

Testing begins on the first elements of Rolls-Royce’s 2.5-megawatt Power Generation System 1.

United Airlines Throws Weight Behind Boom Supersonic

A firm order for 15 airplanes from United Airlines would materialize once the Overture supersonic airliner meets the airline’s "demanding" requirements.

Boeing’s Next EcoDemonstrator Nearly Ready for Flight

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 will serve as the next ecoDemonstrator platform.

EASA Requires Member States To Bar Flights over Belarus

A safety directive requires national aviation authorities to instruct their airlines not to enter Belarus airspace.

Regulations and Government

IATA Calls for Data-driven Covid Mitigation Measures for Travel

IATA director general Willie Walsh said he expects G7 leaders to adopt “data-driven” decisions when formulating policy on travel restrictions.

OEMs All in on SAF Development

Of all sustainability efforts underway, SAF appears to hold the most immediate promise of curbing CO2.

Promise of SAF Lies With Its Scalability, Cost Effectiveness

Government support and stakeholder partnerships will prove critical in ensuring the fuel becomes maintstream.

SAF central to Europe’s ReFuelEU plans

The ReFuelEU legislative proposal would include a blending mandate on all flights departing from European airports.

Garmin to Provide Avionics For Converted D328eco Airliner

Deutsche Aircraft's D328eco regional airliner will have new Pratt & Whitney PW127S engines running on sustainable aviation fuel, and Garmin G5000 avionics.

ICAO Council Agrees to Investigation Into Belarus Incident

The ICAO Council ordered an investigation into allegations that Belarus unlawfully forced a Ryanair flight to land in Minsk to arrest a political opponent.

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