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Beyond Aero names Luxaviation as launch operator for BYA-1 hydrogen-electric business jet

French startup Beyond Aero has selected Luxaviation as launch operator for its BYA-1 hydrogen-electric business jet. The partnership covers operational preparation beyond a standard manufacturer–operator relationship, including route planning, airport hydrogen infrastructure assessment, and safety and operating-process development to accelerate entry into service.

2026-04-14T03:09:48.196976-07:00

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China completes world‑first flight of 7.5‑ton hydrogen‑powered unmanned cargo aircraft

2026-04-06T01:58:43.664140-07:00

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FAA publishes special conditions for ZeroAvia ZA600 electric engine, advancing hydrogen‑electric certification

2026-04-03T09:00:52.904964-07:00

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HYSKY and eVTOL Insights to host Hydrogen Aviation panel at NAAMCE North America Conference

2026-04-01T02:21:19.730209-07:00

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Beyond Aero names Luxaviation as launch operator for BYA-1 hydrogen-electric business jet French startup Beyond Aero has selected Luxaviation as launch operator for its BYA-1 hydrogen-electric business jet. The partnership covers operational preparation beyond a standard manufacturer–operator relationship, including route planning, airport hydrogen infrastructure assessment, and safety and operating-process development to accelerate entry into service.

2026-04-14T03:09:48.196976-07:00

Beyond Aero names Luxaviation as launch operator for BYA-1 hydrogen-electric business jet

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H55 selects Safran ENGINeUS to power Bristell B23 Energic electric trainer, with serial production set for 2027 Swiss electrification specialist H55 has chosen Safran Electrical & Power’s ENGINeUS motor to propel the battery-powered Bristell B23 Energic, a 100% electric trainer. Safran will support both prototype and serial phases starting in 2027, as the partners push certification and scale.

2026-04-13T03:53:28.142695-07:00

H55 selects Safran ENGINeUS to power Bristell B23 Energic electric trainer, with serial production set for 2027

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China completes world‑first flight of 7.5‑ton hydrogen‑powered unmanned cargo aircraft China has completed the maiden flight of a 7.5‑metric‑ton (16,535 lb) unmanned cargo aircraft in Zhuzhou, Hunan, powered by a megawatt‑class liquid‑hydrogen turboprop tested by AECC. The sortie is a world‑first demonstration of hydrogen propulsion at this scale for fixed‑wing uncrewed cargo missions.

2026-04-06T01:58:43.664140-07:00

China completes world‑first flight of 7.5‑ton hydrogen‑powered unmanned cargo aircraft

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FAA publishes special conditions for ZeroAvia ZA600 electric engine, advancing hydrogen‑electric certification The FAA published special conditions for the electric‑engine component of ZeroAvia’s ZA600 hydrogen‑electric powertrain, a regulatory milestone ZeroAvia calls a “major step” toward certification. The move defines novel airworthiness requirements for the ZA600 and clears a key hurdle for hydrogen propulsion on regional aircraft.

2026-04-03T09:00:52.904964-07:00

FAA publishes special conditions for ZeroAvia ZA600 electric engine, advancing hydrogen‑electric certification

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Hydroplane wins Phase 2 SBIR to develop hydrogen fuel-cell electric propulsion for Army helicopters and cargo drones Hydroplane has been awarded a Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research contract by the U.S. Army to advance development of a hydrogen fuel-cell electric propulsion system for helicopters and cargo drones. The award supports maturation of fuel-cell powertrain hardware and integration for military rotorcraft and unmanned logistics platforms.

2026-04-02T05:41:56.482655-07:00

Hydroplane wins Phase 2 SBIR to develop hydrogen fuel-cell electric propulsion for Army helicopters and cargo drones

eVTOL Insights

HYSKY and eVTOL Insights to host Hydrogen Aviation panel at NAAMCE North America Conference HYSKY Society has partnered with eVTOL Insights to present a dedicated Hydrogen Aviation panel at the NAAMCE North America Conference & Awards. The session will convene industry stakeholders to examine hydrogen’s role in decarbonizing advanced air mobility and the infrastructure and certification challenges ahead.

2026-04-01T02:21:19.730209-07:00

HYSKY and eVTOL Insights to host Hydrogen Aviation panel at NAAMCE North America Conference

FlightGlobal

Conscious Aerospace lines up partners for 2MW CA2100 fuel‑cell retrofit, targets Dash 8‑300 flight tests within three years Dutch start‑up Conscious Aerospace is accelerating design of its 2MW‑class CA2100 fuel‑cell powertrain and has secured partners — including Aeronamic, fuel‑cell supplier EH Group and a hydrogen‑tank provider — as it targets flight tests on a De Havilland Canada Dash 8‑300 within three years.

2026-03-27T09:35:00.020707-07:00

Conscious Aerospace lines up partners for 2MW CA2100 fuel‑cell retrofit, targets Dash 8‑300 flight tests within three years

Leeham News

State of Alternative Propulsion — Hydrogen‑Fueled Systems (ZEROe series) Leeham's ZEROe series examines hydrogen‑fuelled propulsion systems, reviewing fuel‑cell, hydrogen‑electric and chemically processed hydrogen powertrains. It explains how hydrogen is converted in fuel cells to generate electrical power, compares architectural trade‑offs, and highlights technical, operational and certification hurdles for regional and mid‑market hydrogen aircraft.

2026-03-26T01:51:06.822355-07:00

State of Alternative Propulsion — Hydrogen‑Fueled Systems (ZEROe series)

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Beyond Aero names Luxaviation as launch operator for BYA-1 hydrogen-electric business jet

China completes world‑first flight of 7.5‑ton hydrogen‑powered unmanned cargo aircraft

FAA publishes special conditions for ZeroAvia ZA600 electric engine, advancing hydrogen‑electric certification

HYSKY and eVTOL Insights to host Hydrogen Aviation panel at NAAMCE North America Conference

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