Aviation WeekThierry Dubois

Onera commissions airframe testbed to advance hydrogen-tank integration for Clean Aviation

Onera has started using a new structural-materials testbed to advance integration of hydrogen storage tanks into airframes for the Clean Aviation programme. The facility applies novel testing methods to characterise material behaviour, load paths and attachment interfaces necessary to validate hydrogen‑propelled airframe structural designs.

2025-12-19T14:43:42.262655-08:00
Leeham NewsScott Hamilton

Boeing asks ICAO for fuel‑efficiency exemption to restart 777‑200LRF output amid 777‑8F delays and MD‑11F grounding

By Leeham News: Dec. 19, 4:15pm CST: Updated with Boeing comment. By Scott Hamilton Dec. 19, 2025, © Leeham News: Boeing has asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to grant an exemption to the 2017 ICAO fuel efficiency rules that mean..

2025-12-19T11:00:19.058796-08:00
eveairmobility.comNews Release

Eve Air Mobility’s Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype Completes First Flight in Brazil; Hundreds of Test Flights Planned for 2026

By eveairmobility.com: - Milestone marks a significant step forward, validating aircraft architecture, fly-by-wire controls and integrated propulsion - Hundreds of flights planned in 2026 as knowledge gain for certification GAVIÃO PEIXOTO, Brazil – Dec.

2025-12-19T05:16:59.088389-08:00
Vertical MagLeonardo Press Release; December

EU NGCTR (Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor) technology demonstrator completes successful first flight

By Vertical Mag: The Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR) programme aims to revolutionize civil vertical lift by combining helicopter versatility with fixed-wing aircraft performance.

2025-12-19T11:21:00.733254-08:00