Loganair (LM/LOG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Canfield Aerospace Solutions with the aim of flying the first Hydrogen electric powered BN Islander by 2027. Having supported the project to convert a BN Islander to hydrogen electric power, Project Fresson, from the start it is a logical step [read more]
Scottish Power and ZeroAvia have agreed a deal to work together to develop low-carbon hydrogen supplies to key airports to support the decarbonisation of the UK aviation industry. As well as supply, the partnership will also be exploring clean power requirements and hydrogen production infrastructure for potential future ZeroAvia sites [read more]
European aircraft developer Maeve Aerospace has unveiled an 80 seat hybrid airliner which it says will have the performance of a jet but the efficiency of a turbo-prop. The airliner, known as M80, is c clean sheet design aircraft and will have a range of 800nm whilst having a 40% [read more]
The first transatlantic flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is set for take-off today from London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) bound for New York. The flight will be operated by a Virgin Atlantic (VS/VIR) Boeing 787 Dreamliner powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines and is the first time a [read more]
Leading regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) has joined forces with the Met Office and FLYHT to carry out revolutionary sustainable aviation research to reduce the environmental impact of flying. The partnership will work together to improve the accuracy of aviation weather forecasts and reduce flight emissions by operating flights in the [read more]
iGA Istanbul Airport (IST/LTFM), which opened in 2018, is a rising star amongst modern airports and has rapidly become Turkiye’s gateway to the world offering global connections as a significant European & Asian hub. It has now published its sustainability report for 2021-22 which details its roadmap toward Net-Zero which [read more]
In the ever-evolving world of aviation, manufacturers are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation to create more efficient, eco-friendly, and high-performance aircraft. Two major players in this industry, Airbus and Boeing, have recently unveiled their respective advancements in wing technology: the Airbus “Wing of Tomorrow” and the Boeing “Transonic Truss [read more]
The aviation industry plays a vital role in connecting people and goods across the globe, but it also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, there has been a growing concern over the environmental impact of aviation, prompting the search for sustainable alternatives. Enter Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), [read more]
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has partnered with Kuehne+Nagel to purchase six million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to help its customers reduce the Scope3 carbon footprint of their supply chain. Produced from cooking oil and food waste, the ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon [read more]
Leading aviation hydrogen power specialists ZeroAvia has successfully completed it’s first test campaign with its Dornier Do228 test bed. The aircraft has been retro-fitted with a ZA600 Hydrogen-electric engine which has undergone initial endurance and altitude tests which meet the highest anticipated results. ZeroAvia have operated 10 flights from Cotswolds [read more]
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