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Beyond Aero bench-tests full-scale hydrogen-electric powertrain, reaches TRL6 for BYA-1 business jet

French startup Beyond Aero has bench-tested a full-scale hydrogen-electric powertrain for its BYA-1 executive aircraft, advancing the system to Technology Readiness Level 6 after ground trials. The prototype supports a four-passenger mission profile with an advertised range of about 1,481 km.

2025-09-30T23:08:19.666233-07:00

FlightGlobal

ZeroAvia warns it could run out of cash after Q1 2026 unless Series D closes

2025-09-25T12:32:18.779477-07:00

Leeham News

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

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

AINonline

ZeroAvia secures FAA P-1 sign-off for ZA600 600 kW hydrogen-electric propulsion

2025-08-21T06:57:13.710511-07:00

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FlightGlobal

Honeywell-led NEWBORN 1MW hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain enters subsystem tests Honeywell's EU-funded NEWBORN project has moved into subsystem testing for a 1MW-class hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain, with component-level tests planned at multiple sites by year-end and the programme targeting completion of final integration in 2026. The effort aims to validate component performance ahead of full-system integration.

2025-10-03T07:52:24.109957-07:00

Honeywell-led NEWBORN 1MW hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain enters subsystem tests

Aerospace Testing Intnl

Flying Whales outlines hydrogen future for cargo airship French developer Flying Whales is advancing R&D into hydrogen propulsion and fuel systems for its heavy‑lift cargo airship, aiming to use hydrogen to cut emissions and enable future operational prototypes. The announcement follows the programme’s recent testing milestones and factory selection as it moves toward flight trials.

2025-10-02T03:32:10.049378-07:00

Flying Whales outlines hydrogen future for cargo airship

Aviation Week

Airbus tests Conflux 3D‑printed heat exchanger for hydrogen‑electric fuel‑cell cooling Airbus is testing a 3D‑printed heat exchanger supplied by Australian specialist Conflux to cool hydrogen fuel‑cell systems, advancing thermal management for hydrogen‑electric propulsion and moving zero‑emission aircraft closer to flight. Conflux brings additive‑manufacturing and Formula‑1 design expertise to the integration trials.

2025-10-01T11:15:46.191197-07:00

Airbus tests Conflux 3D‑printed heat exchanger for hydrogen‑electric fuel‑cell cooling

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Beyond Aero bench-tests full-scale hydrogen-electric powertrain, reaches TRL6 for BYA-1 business jet French startup Beyond Aero has bench-tested a full-scale hydrogen-electric powertrain for its BYA-1 executive aircraft, advancing the system to Technology Readiness Level 6 after ground trials. The prototype supports a four-passenger mission profile with an advertised range of about 1,481 km.

2025-09-30T23:08:19.666233-07:00

Beyond Aero bench-tests full-scale hydrogen-electric powertrain, reaches TRL6 for BYA-1 business jet

Aviation Week

Tokyo launches ¥1 trillion aerospace fund to back automakers in space, eVTOL and hydrogen Tokyo has launched a ¥1 trillion aerospace fund to back automotive manufacturers investing in space, electric air taxis (eVTOL) and hydrogen propulsion. The program aims to mobilize domestic capital for commercial space ventures, advanced air mobility demonstrators and hydrogen powertrain development for aviation.

2025-09-30T01:33:19.634960-07:00

Tokyo launches ¥1 trillion aerospace fund to back automakers in space, eVTOL and hydrogen

Aviation Week

Japan bets on hydrogen-powered airliners after 2035 to seize green-aviation market share Tokyo is investing in hydrogen-powered airliner technology targeted for commercial entry after 2035 to capture a growing green-aviation market. The initiative is a national effort to position Japanese manufacturers and suppliers as leaders in the emerging zero-emission aircraft supply chain.

2025-09-28T13:15:20.184218-07:00

Japan bets on hydrogen-powered airliners after 2035 to seize green-aviation market share

FlightGlobal

ZeroAvia warns it could run out of cash after Q1 2026 unless Series D closes Hydrogen powertrain developer ZeroAvia said it lacks the cash to sustain current operations beyond Q1 2026 unless its ongoing Series D financing is successfully closed; the company is targeting completion of the round in the third quarter. It warned the funding shortfall would force operational changes if not resolved.

2025-09-25T12:32:18.779477-07:00

ZeroAvia warns it could run out of cash after Q1 2026 unless Series D closes

energy-reporters.com

Kelluu hydrogen airship logs 12‑hour ISR endurance, cuts surveillance emissions 99.5% in NATO exercise Kelluu’s hydrogen‑powered airship sustained 12 hours of endurance and reduced surveillance emissions by 99.5% during a NATO exercise, demonstrating a low‑carbon, persistent ISR capability. The trial signals hydrogen’s operational potential for lighter‑than‑air platforms in defence and long‑dwell monitoring roles.

2025-09-13T06:05:51.627507-07:00

Kelluu hydrogen airship logs 12‑hour ISR endurance, cuts surveillance emissions 99.5% in NATO exercise