Air cargo has been booming. Even though the market is now slowing, airlines see a need for more aircraft than currently planned for the long term.

ZeroAvia believes the technology could eventually be sufficient to power aircraft with 100-plus seats.

Conformal LH2 tank; Trajectory-based efficiencies; CycloRotor eVTOL testing; and SAF from oil trees.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The Netherlands Defense Ministry is selling off six of its retired Boeing CH-47D Chinook transport helicopters to a U.S. operator.

Europe’s Clean Aviation launches drive to improve next-generation aircraft efficiency 30-50%.

Clean Aviation’s Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft thrust is developing technology for a mid-2030s service entry.

Crazy to credible—the world’s largest hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft begins test campaign, targeting service debut in 2025.