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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

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

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

AirInsight

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

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

airlinergs.com

ZeroAvia founder and CEO Val Miftakhov steps down effective 26 May; Christine Ourmieres-Widener becomes interim CEO

2026-05-29T04:41:11.328282-07:00

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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

AirInsight

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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Reflex Aerospace selects Arkadia Space propulsion for 2027 LEO mission, pairing a hydrogen-peroxide system with a Spanish suppli Reflex Aerospace has tapped Spanish startup Arkadia Space to supply a propulsion system for its 2027 low Earth orbit satellite mission, marking the first chemical propulsion integration for the Reflex hydrogen-peroxide propulsion approach. The selection brings propulsion hardware integration into the program’s 2027 execution window.

2026-06-09T04:23:03.194554-07:00

Reflex Aerospace selects Arkadia Space propulsion for 2027 LEO mission, pairing a hydrogen-peroxide system with a Spanish suppli

AeroTime

Electra and NASA showcase a 100-seat turbo-electric airliner concept aimed at AACES 2050 efficiency goals Electra has unveiled a NASA AACES 2050 turbo-electric airliner concept sized around 100 seats, featuring a double-bubble fuselage and electric tail-fan propulsion. The company frames the design as an advanced-aircraft-concepts effort while stopping short of committing to market introduction plans.

2026-06-08T11:56:35.210007-07:00

Electra and NASA showcase a 100-seat turbo-electric airliner concept aimed at AACES 2050 efficiency goals

Leeham News

EU state-aid approval clears way for Airbus ZEROe support amid France funding scrutiny Airbus’ ZEROe hydrogen aircraft programme is moving forward after Airbus received clearance tied to the French government’s direct support, with EU processes finding “no objections” to the largesse. The update clarifies how state-backed decarbonisation funds are shaping Airbus’ clean-airliner roadmap and sequencing of ZEROe work.

2026-06-04T00:43:06.676322-07:00

EU state-aid approval clears way for Airbus ZEROe support amid France funding scrutiny

AINonline

Aviation fuel crisis creates “tipping point” for SAF and hydrogen propulsion as fossil-replacement race escalates With jet-fuel volatility and pricing pressure raising the economics of alternative energy, companies working on sustainable aviation fuel and hydrogen propulsion are positioning the current disruption as a commercialization inflection point. The opportunity centers on scaling supply and aligning technology progress with near-term cost realities.

2026-05-29T07:24:20.873942-07:00

Aviation fuel crisis creates “tipping point” for SAF and hydrogen propulsion as fossil-replacement race escalates

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ZeroAvia founder and CEO Val Miftakhov steps down effective 26 May; Christine Ourmieres-Widener becomes interim CEO Hydrogen aviation propulsion startup ZeroAvia said founder and CEO Val Miftakhov has left the role effective 26 May 2026 to pursue new opportunities. Christine Ourmieres-Widener will continue in an operational leadership capacity as interim CEO. The change follows a turbulent period that included staff cuts in the US and UK.

2026-05-29T04:41:11.328282-07:00

ZeroAvia founder and CEO Val Miftakhov steps down effective 26 May; Christine Ourmieres-Widener becomes interim CEO

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

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

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

ZeroAvia founder and CEO Val Miftakhov steps down effective 26 May; Christine Ourmieres-Widener becomes interim CEO

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