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Bjorn’s Corner Highlights Slow Pace of Low-Emission Propulsion on Aviation’s Path to 2050

In the latest Bjorn’s Corner installment, Leeham News evaluates the sluggish advancement of low-emission propulsion for commercial air transport, diagnosing technological, regulatory and market barriers that have hampered the rollout of alternative powerplants and fuels needed to meet industry’s net-zero ambitions by 2050.

2025-05-30T00:07:05.079513-07:00

AINonline

Airbus Unveils Hydrogen and Single-Aisle Aircraft Advances at 2025 Summit

2025-03-25T06:56:26.616923-07:00

AVweb

Airbus Resets Hydrogen Airliner Plans with New Concept

2025-04-02T20:46:52.888516-07:00

Bloomberg

Airbus Warns of Hydrogen Aircraft Development Delays

2025-04-07T02:40:19.513167-07:00

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Bjorn’s Corner Highlights Slow Pace of Low-Emission Propulsion on Aviation’s Path to 2050 In the latest Bjorn’s Corner installment, Leeham News evaluates the sluggish advancement of low-emission propulsion for commercial air transport, diagnosing technological, regulatory and market barriers that have hampered the rollout of alternative powerplants and fuels needed to meet industry’s net-zero ambitions by 2050.

2025-05-30T00:07:05.079513-07:00

Bjorn’s Corner Highlights Slow Pace of Low-Emission Propulsion on Aviation’s Path to 2050

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Evia Aero Seeks European AOC Partner to Launch Hydrogen-Electric Retrofit Program German green start-up Evia Aero is in talks with certified operators to secure a European air operator’s certificate partner. The collaboration aims to accelerate entry into service for its hydrogen-electric propulsion retrofit solutions and fast-track regulatory approval.

2025-05-28T07:36:48.792648-07:00

Evia Aero Seeks European AOC Partner to Launch Hydrogen-Electric Retrofit Program

FlightGlobal

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Secures Investment to Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrain Ground Tests Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) is closing in on fresh investment from existing shareholders to secure its immediate future and launch ground tests of its hydrogen fuel cell powertrain. The funding will enable validation of CAeS’s zero-emission propulsion modules ahead of planned integration and flight trials.

2025-05-23T01:56:01.330275-07:00

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Secures Investment to Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrain Ground Tests

businessgreen.com

ZeroAvia to Establish Hydrogen Powertrain Manufacturing Hub and Centre of Excellence Near Glasgow Airport ZeroAvia will build a manufacturing facility in Renfrewshire near Glasgow Airport to produce hydrogen-electric powertrains. The site will house the company’s Hydrogen Centre of Excellence, scaling up capabilities to support the rollout of zero-emission regional aircraft powered by its ZA600 propulsion systems.

2025-05-22T06:03:36.650512-07:00

ZeroAvia to Establish Hydrogen Powertrain Manufacturing Hub and Centre of Excellence Near Glasgow Airport

chinaevtolnews.com

RX4HE Demonstrator Completes First Hydrogen-Powered Flight at Yanqing China’s RX4HE program achieved its inaugural hydrogen-fuel-cell flight in Yanqing, validating key fuel-cell and electric-drive integration. Building on test flights in March 2023 and January 2024, this milestone advances the maturity of hydrogen-electric propulsion for sustainable aviation.

2025-05-17T19:40:08.838630-07:00

RX4HE Demonstrator Completes First Hydrogen-Powered Flight at Yanqing

Bloomberg

ZeroAvia Targets $150M Funding to Commercialize Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Powertrain Clean aviation startup ZeroAvia has launched a $150 million fundraising round to accelerate the final development, testing and certification of its first hydrogen fuel-cell engine, aiming to support the commercial entry of regional and utility aircraft within the coming years.

2025-05-15T11:32:07.044873-07:00

ZeroAvia Targets $150M Funding to Commercialize Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Powertrain

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John Thomas Sets Operation Plan for Hydrogen-Turboprops at Pittsburgh International Industry veteran John Thomas has unveiled a strategic plan to operate hydrogen-powered turboprops at Pittsburgh International Airport. His proposal details partnerships for refuelling infrastructure, maintenance workflows and a phased fleet deployment, targeting zero-emission regional operations by late 2026.

2025-05-15T11:06:10.441085-07:00

John Thomas Sets Operation Plan for Hydrogen-Turboprops at Pittsburgh International

AINonline

Evia Aero to Retrofit Beech 1900 Turboprops with Hydrogen-Electric Power German start-up Evia Aero has struck an agreement with clean-tech specialist Stralis Aircraft to equip Beech 1900 turboprops with hydrogen fuel-cell electric propulsion, pushing the prospect of zero-emissions regional flights closer to reality.

2025-05-15T06:58:23.859344-07:00

Evia Aero to Retrofit Beech 1900 Turboprops with Hydrogen-Electric Power