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Electra locks in Safran TG600 turbogenerator life-of-program deal for EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft

Electra and Safran Helicopter Engines (SHE) have signed a life-of-program production agreement for the TG600 turbogenerator to power Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. The initial order covers 250 TG600 units, with Safran selected to supply the generator platform previously used on Electra’s prototype work.

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2026-07-15T05:14:11.386714-07:00

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BETA and Electra Aero report certification and flight-test milestones for hybrid-electric ultra-STOL/CTOL aircraft

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2026-07-12T03:28:58.353588-07:00

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Airbus and MTU create a JV to develop and commercialize an electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system

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2026-07-11T10:44:31.774604-07:00

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Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to form JV for hydrogen-electric fuel-cell powertrain

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2026-07-07T08:52:44.406131-07:00

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Electra locks in Safran TG600 turbogenerator life-of-program deal for EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft Electra and Safran Helicopter Engines (SHE) have signed a life-of-program production agreement for the TG600 turbogenerator to power Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. The initial order covers 250 TG600 units, with Safran selected to supply the generator platform previously used on Electra’s prototype work.

2026-07-15T05:14:11.386714-07:00

Electra locks in Safran TG600 turbogenerator life-of-program deal for EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft

AeroTime

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BETA and Electra Aero report certification and flight-test milestones for hybrid-electric ultra-STOL/CTOL aircraft BETA Technologies has completed the first stage of its eIPP Multistate Collaborative electric conventional takeoff and landing flight-test programme. Separately, Electra Aero says it has secured a critical FAA approval milestone and is advancing certification for its hybrid-electric EL9 ultra-STOL aircraft, framed as a route toward commercialization.

2026-07-12T03:28:58.353588-07:00

BETA and Electra Aero report certification and flight-test milestones for hybrid-electric ultra-STOL/CTOL aircraft

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Airbus and MTU create a JV to develop and commercialize an electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system Airbus and MTU Aero Engines will form a joint venture focused on developing and commercializing a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system for aviation. The JV is planned to begin work in 2027 by pooling development resources, following an MoU signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025.

2026-07-11T10:44:31.774604-07:00

Airbus and MTU create a JV to develop and commercialize an electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system

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Rolls-Royce highlights hydrogen propulsion readiness while stressing efficiency gains from existing products Rolls-Royce says its hydrogen propulsion capabilities are positioned to benefit as market maturity approaches, but it’s prioritizing sustainability strategy through efficiency improvements from existing products. The approach links near-term performance gains to longer-horizon alternative-fuel readiness as demand and infrastructure develop.

2026-07-10T05:16:16.907975-07:00

Rolls-Royce highlights hydrogen propulsion readiness while stressing efficiency gains from existing products

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Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to form JV for hydrogen-electric fuel-cell powertrain Airbus said it will form a joint venture with MTU Aero Engines to develop and commercialize a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system for aviation. The move follows an MoU signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025, with the JV set to begin work in 2027 by pooling development resources.

2026-07-07T08:52:44.406131-07:00

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to form JV for hydrogen-electric fuel-cell powertrain

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ZeroAvia narrows focus to ZA200 fuel-cell commercialization while initiating CEO search as timelines slip ZeroAvia says it is concentrating resources on bringing its ZA200 fuel-cell system to market, with additional projects expected to follow later. The company’s commercialization timeline is slipping further right as it begins the search for a new chief executive.

2026-06-23T05:41:05.343111-07:00

ZeroAvia narrows focus to ZA200 fuel-cell commercialization while initiating CEO search as timelines slip

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Intelligent Energy moves from ATI-backed H2GEAR research to commercial hydrogen fuel-cell systems for zero-emission aircraft Intelligent Energy says it has completed the H2GEAR programme under the UK’s ATI-backed hydrogen aviation R&D flagship. The company will now apply the project’s technology, expertise and infrastructure to commercial hydrogen fuel-cell systems targeted at zero-emission aircraft.

2026-06-23T01:40:54.369538-07:00

Intelligent Energy moves from ATI-backed H2GEAR research to commercial hydrogen fuel-cell systems for zero-emission aircraft

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Phelan Green Hydrogen licenses Johnson Matthey catalyst tech for planned electro-eSAF plant in South Africa Phelan Green Hydrogen says it has licensed technologies from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies to support its planned electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in South Africa’s Western Cape. The move ties JM CT’s catalyst know-how to a new local production push for electro-eSAF supply.

2026-06-16T07:03:18.291501-07:00

Phelan Green Hydrogen licenses Johnson Matthey catalyst tech for planned electro-eSAF plant in South Africa

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