Skydweller Aero completes world’s first unmanned flight of large solar aircraft
Skydweller Aero has successfully completed the world’s first unmanned flight of a large-scale solar powered aircraft. The aircraft,…
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Europe’s regional aviation leader defends roadmap to decarbonizing aviation
Short-haul flying is under intense pressure in Europe. Not only are airlines in this segment having to contend…
Ryanair buys 1,000 tons of SAF from Shell, enough to power over 200 flights
In an effort to demonstrate Ryanair’s continued commitment to achieve net zero by 2050, Europe’s busiest airline has…
Japan to invest in clean-sheet hydrogen-powered airliner
Japan has announced that it aims to develop a clean-sheet hydrogen-powered airliner. The investment was confirmed by Kazuchika…
Dutch environmental organization scores court win over KLM in greenwashing case
A Dutch court has ruled that KLM misled customers in a case brought against the carrier by an…
Lufthansa Group marks one year of ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative
Germany’s Lufthansa Group has marked the first anniversary of its ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative by announcing how the…
Airbus, easyJet and Rolls-Royce set out UK’s strategy to lead hydrogen industry
A group of aviation heavyweights that came together in September 2023 to form the Hydrogen in Aviation alliance…
British Airways overhauls airport equipment at Heathrow to help reduce emissions
British Airways announced that it is embarking on what it describes as a “multi-million pound investment” to upgrade…
UK sets out eVTOL introduction timeline to build $57B revolutionary industry
The UK government is planning for Britian to be at the forefront of the electric vertical take-off and…
Hydrogen aviation pioneer: Behind the scenes at ZeroAvia’s UK center
The Cotswolds is a picturesque part of rural England, better known for its postcard-like villages than for being…
Archer Aviation to launch eVTOL vertiport network to connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Archer Aviation has formed a partnership with the flight service…
In pictures: Airbus unveils CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft prototype
Airbus has unveiled the prototype of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, CityAirbus NextGen, with a…
Volocopter gains approval to start serial production of eVTOL aircraft VoloCity
German electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer Volocopter has gained approval to start serial production of its…
IAG agrees its largest sustainable aviation fuel deal to date with Twelve
International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced its largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement deal to date. The multinational…
Boeing 777-X among large aircraft affected by FAA’s new carbon reduction rule
The yet to be certified Boeing 777-X is just one of the aircraft that will have to abide…
Airbus signs MOU with Singapore economic board to build sustainable hub
Airbus announced that it has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)…
Aura Aero successfully powers up first INTEGRAL E all-electric light aircraft
French electric aviation startup Aura Aero announced on February 19, 2024, the successful first power-on of its INTEGRAL…
Lilium signs agreement with PhilJets for 10 eVTOL aircraft at Singapore Airshow
One of the world’s leading electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developers, Lilium, has signed a Memorandum of…