As the idea of hydrogen-powered commercial air travel has gained traction in Europe, EASA believes it may have to look at certification beyond the aircraft.
The Star Alliance member has announced route resumptions to the final two destinations in its pre-COVID U.S. network, one of which will be its first scheduled service with the Airbus A321LR.
U.S. startup Flying Ship Technologies has signed a purchase agreement with an unidentified European customer for its wing-in-ground-effect maritime cargo vessels. Valued at $100 million, the agreement is secured by a deposit that is cancellable and refundable up to 90 days before delivery of the first of the ekranoplan-style vehicles.
Following modifications to overcome issues uncovered during taxi tests, a Russian flying testbed is being prepared for the first-ever flight to use a superconducting electric motor for propulsion.
Charged with enabling zero-emission transatlantic flight within a generation, the UK’s Jet Zero Council has launched a competition designed to demonstrate how airport upgrades could enable the introduction of electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Listen in as Aviation Week editors delve into the nuances of United Airlines’ decision to buy 270 Boeing 737 MAXs and Airbus A321neos and what it means for the regional jet market.
Despite euphoria creeping into industry chatter on the back of new large orders and OEM forecasts for ramping up production rates, a new report warns profits in the industry this year are likely to barely reach breakeven at best.
Deutsche Aircraft has partnered with German hydrogen propulsion specialist H2Fly to demonstrate a zero-emission, fuel-cell-powered version of the Dornier 328 regional turboprop.
To enable synthetic fuels to fulfill their sustainability promise, the aviation industry must fight for its share of renewable energy and hydrogen electrolyzer capability to secure a level playing field on which to battle other sectors reluctant to be weaned off liquid fuels.
The airshow's organizers say attendance by overseas visitors, which may be difficult depending on COVID-related border restrictions, is not critical to the success of this year's event.
Engine manufacturers are taking a proactive approach with suppliers, ranging from keeping an eye on strategies to providing financial help, as they prepare for production ramp-ups to support higher monthly build rates planned by Airbus and Boeing, industry executives report.
A European research project has demonstrated the potential to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from a wide range of organic wastes including sewage sludge and manure.
Collins Aerospace has begun building a 500-kW electric motor that will power Hybrid Air Vehicles’ planned hybrid-electric Airlander 10 heavy-lift airship.
Hydrogen propulsion startup ZeroAvia has secured two Dornier 228s for use as test aircraft for development of its 600-kW fuel-cell propulsion system for 19-passenger airliners.
