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New reports highlight the costly challenge of transitioning to hydrogen and electric aviation

New reports highlight the costly challenge of transitioning to hydrogen and electric aviation Ryanair, ITA and Wizz Air engage in initiatives to increase use of SAF ahead of EU blending mandate

Ryanair, ITA and Wizz Air engage in initiatives to increase use of SAF ahead of EU blending mandate

Ryanair, ITA and Wizz Air engage in initiatives to increase use of SAF ahead of EU blending mandate Should aviation be given preferential access to scarce land and clean energy resources for SAF, questions paper

Should aviation be given preferential access to scarce land and clean energy resources for SAF, questions paper

Should aviation be given preferential access to scarce land and clean energy resources for SAF, questions paper Airline sustainability-linked finance to pick up from a low level, expects credit ratings agency

Airline sustainability-linked finance to pick up from a low level, expects credit ratings agency

Airline sustainability-linked finance to pick up from a low level, expects credit ratings agency Neste opens expanded Singapore refinery with 1Mt SAF capacity as government urges global collaboration

Neste opens expanded Singapore refinery with 1Mt SAF capacity as government urges global collaboration

Neste opens expanded Singapore refinery with 1Mt SAF capacity as government urges global collaboration Montana Renewables ships first supplies of SAF for Shell’s airline customers

Montana Renewables ships first supplies of SAF for Shell’s airline customers

Montana Renewables ships first supplies of SAF for Shell’s airline customers Oleo-X’s new repurposed SAF feedstock pretreatment facility opens in Mississippi

Oleo-X’s new repurposed SAF feedstock pretreatment facility opens in Mississippi

Oleo-X’s new repurposed SAF feedstock pretreatment facility opens in Mississippi US, Canada and UK transport ministers chair SAF investment high-level meeting

US, Canada and UK transport ministers chair SAF investment high-level meeting

US, Canada and UK transport ministers chair SAF investment high-level meeting Britten-Norman and Cranfield announce merger to build a hydrogen-electric commuter plane

Britten-Norman and Cranfield announce merger to build a hydrogen-electric commuter plane

Britten-Norman and Cranfield announce merger to build a hydrogen-electric commuter plane Emirates pledges to commit $200 million over three years to funding sustainable aviation R&D

Emirates pledges to commit $200 million over three years to funding sustainable aviation R&D

Emirates pledges to commit $200 million over three years to funding sustainable aviation R&D King Charles breaks ground on new international innovation hub for net zero aviation

King Charles breaks ground on new international innovation hub for net zero aviation

King Charles breaks ground on new international innovation hub for net zero aviation United to use 10 million gallons of SAF in 2023, triple last year’s amount, and expands corporate programme

United to use 10 million gallons of SAF in 2023, triple last year’s amount, and expands corporate programme

United to use 10 million gallons of SAF in 2023, triple last year’s amount, and expands corporate programme

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Britten-Norman and Cranfield announce merger to build a hydrogen-electric commuter plane

15 May 2023 Tony Harrington

UK commuter plane manufacturer Britten-Norman and hydrogen propulsion developer Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) have announced…

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Heart, Embraer and Universal Hydrogen join Air New Zealand’s zero-emission regional aircraft programme

8 February 2023 Tony Harrington

Air New Zealand has named Heart Aerospace, Embraer and Universal Hydrogen as new partners in…

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American Airlines extends confidence in hydrogen propulsion with second new investment

25 October 2022 Tony Harrington

American Airlines has announced a strategic investment in distribution and logistics group Universal Hydrogen, the…

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Aerospace industry unveils raft of new initiatives at Farnborough Airshow to decarbonise aviation

28 July 2022 Tony Harrington

The unprecedented heatwave sweeping the UK during the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow was a timely,…

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New US carrier Connect Airlines plans for up to 100 hydrogen-powered ATR regional aircraft from 2025

10 June 2022 Tony Harrington

US startup regional operator Connect Airlines has announced plans to introduce up to 100 hydrogen-powered…

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Universal Hydrogen selects New Mexico for new manufacturing hub to support green hydrogen aircraft propulsion

14 March 2022 Tony Harrington

Universal Hydrogen has chosen Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the site of a major new manufacturing…

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New US regional carrier plans to be “America’s first zero-emission airline” with hydrogen-powered turboprops

13 December 2021 Tony Harrington

New US-based short-haul carrier Connect Airlines has announced plans to become “America’s first zero-emission airline”,…

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Middle East

Focus at Dubai Airshow on net zero as confidence returns to a struggling aviation sector

23 November 2021 Tony Harrington

Two prominent themes emerged at the 2021 Dubai Airshow: recalibration and decarbonisation. With recovery now…

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Decarbonisation of New Zealand’s aviation sector to focus on use of electric aircraft and sustainable fuels

25 August 2021 Tony Harrington

New Zealand’s aviation sector has consistently shown a pioneering commitment to sustainability, and is now…