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A new fleet of small, hydrogen-powered, long-range drones could soon become a feasible option to operate from remote, austere bases.

GKN Aerospace is rerouting its hydrogen propulsion development road map.

The aim of the tests was to measure the microphysical properties of the contrails resulting from direct hydrogen combustion under real atmospheric conditions.

Jet VTOL UAS; CycloRotor flies; cargo gyroplane; and electrified trainer.

First hydrogen helicopter, flying quiet electric ducted fans, UK funds AAM enablers, and Rotax engine runs on hydrogen.

Readers write about decarbonization efforts in aviation, multipurpose military aircraft, small electric aircraft, and Cold War-era missile defense.

Unither Bioelectronics has accomplished the first flight of a hydrogen-powered helicopter in Canada.

A Rotax piston aeroengine, a popular powerplant for light aircraft, has been converted to run on hydrogen by Austria-based Bosch Aviation Technology.

The installation of a fuel cell system in a flying testbed is being prepared by German startup Hyfly as it progresses development of a hydrogen-electric powertrain for light aircraft.

Airbus has given some early insights into the basics of its future narrowbody. An open-rotor engine clearly remains its favorite option.

Key collaborations have been announced by Australia’s fledgling sustainable aviation industry to advance development of electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft.

ZeroAvia and Reliable Robotics are studying the integration of hydrogen-electric propulsion onto a Cessna with automation tech to make an uncrewed aircraft.

During a two-day “Airbus Summit” held in Toulouse, the manufacturer unveiled initial concepts of what a future single-aisle aircraft could look like.

Airbus is focusing on a “realpolitik” approach to accelerating innovation into products in the nearer term.

Airbus’ decision to postpone development of a hydrogen-powered airliner may have slowed chances for adoption, but it should not impede continuing research.

The aviation industry should continue to prepare for the introduction of hydrogen-powered aircraft in the future, ACI Europe President Armando Brunini said.

Beyond Aero has unveiled major changes in the design of its One business jet, a 6- to 8-seat, 800 nm-range aircraft relying on hydrogen-electric propulsion.

Seaglider prototype debuts, fuel-cell flights, Delta backs BWB, and improving fuel cells.

German hydrogen-powered aircraft developer APUS Zero Emission has entered insolvency administration in a bid to restructure and secure an investor.

Readers write about next-generation fighters, future widebodies and the feasibility of hydrogen propulsion in aviation.

The association questions whether airlines can achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, receiving applause from the industry and criticism from environmental groups

Cooling megawatt fuel cells, a hybrid-electric regional jet and a streetwise flying car.

A turbofan dumps its waste heat into the engine exhaust, adding to thrust.

Green Aerospace has been founded by CEO David Green, who previously worked with U.S. electric propulsion unit startup H3X.

There are three lessons to take away from Airbus’ admission that it is delaying its hydrogen-fueled aircraft dream.