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Airbus validates feasibility of 100-seat ZEROe hydrogen fuel-cell regional aircraft

Airbus has advanced its ZEROe 100-seat regional aircraft concept and associated hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain, concluding feasibility assessments at the turn of the year. The work confirms the concept's technical viability as Airbus continues development toward a hydrogen-powered regional transport programme.

2026-03-19T08:04:09.975286-07:00

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Beyond Aero passes PDR for BYA‑1, swaps ducted fans for pusher propfans

2026-03-17T11:35:08.460659-07:00

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Europe's first eSAF plant and Siemens–CAPHENIA tie-up test bankability of power‑to‑liquid SAF

2026-03-06T07:59:56.751435-08:00

Aviation Week

ArianeGroup's 5 kN GRETA completes hot‑fire campaign as ESA funds next development phase

2026-02-26T01:56:00.902775-08:00

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Airbus validates feasibility of 100-seat ZEROe hydrogen fuel-cell regional aircraft Airbus has advanced its ZEROe 100-seat regional aircraft concept and associated hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain, concluding feasibility assessments at the turn of the year. The work confirms the concept's technical viability as Airbus continues development toward a hydrogen-powered regional transport programme.

2026-03-19T08:04:09.975286-07:00

Airbus validates feasibility of 100-seat ZEROe hydrogen fuel-cell regional aircraft

FlightGlobal

Beyond Aero passes PDR for BYA‑1, swaps ducted fans for pusher propfans Toulouse startup Beyond Aero has completed the preliminary design review for its BYA‑1 hydrogen‑electric business jet, confirming a major propulsion change: the previously proposed electric ducted fans have been replaced by pusher‑configured propfans. The programme now moves into detailed design and integration.

2026-03-17T11:35:08.460659-07:00

Beyond Aero passes PDR for BYA‑1, swaps ducted fans for pusher propfans

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Europe's first eSAF plant and Siemens–CAPHENIA tie-up test bankability of power‑to‑liquid SAF On the outskirts of Frankfurt, Europe’s first eSAF plant is converting captured CO2 and green hydrogen into synthetic jet fuel, while Siemens has partnered with cleantech CAPHENIA to accelerate scale‑up. The move spotlights whether power‑to‑liquid SAF can reach bankability and volumes to meet EU mandates.

2026-03-06T07:59:56.751435-08:00

Europe's first eSAF plant and Siemens–CAPHENIA tie-up test bankability of power‑to‑liquid SAF

Leeham News

The state of alternative propulsion aircraft — Part 6: series-hybrid, battery-electric status Before Christmas Leeham News launched a series examining alternative propulsion; Part 6 (published March 5, 2026) closes the sequence with a detailed review of series-hybrid architectures — typically realised as battery-electric aircraft — assessing their technical maturity, certification hurdles and programme timelines.

2026-03-05T00:11:54.099101-08:00

The state of alternative propulsion aircraft — Part 6: series-hybrid, battery-electric status

Runway Girl

Exeter Airport begins second trial of hydrogen-powered ground support equipment to cut turnaround emissions Exeter Airport has begun a second trial of hydrogen-powered ground support equipment (GSE), building on an April test that deployed three hydrogen technologies to support the turnaround of a TUI Boeing 737-800. The pilots aim to reduce apron emissions and validate hydrogen options for routine GSE tasks.

2026-03-04T10:56:30.876315-08:00

Exeter Airport begins second trial of hydrogen-powered ground support equipment to cut turnaround emissions

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ArianeGroup's 5 kN GRETA completes hot‑fire campaign as ESA funds next development phase ArianeGroup completed a hot‑fire test campaign of its 5 kN GRETA rocket engine at Trauen, demonstrating stable operation, controlled shutdowns and multiple restarts. ESA has awarded a follow‑on contract to advance the hydrogen‑peroxide/ethanol engine for landers and Ariane 6 kick stages.

2026-02-26T01:56:00.902775-08:00

ArianeGroup's 5 kN GRETA completes hot‑fire campaign as ESA funds next development phase

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Conscious Aerospace advances hydrogen Dash 8 retrofit for airlines and special-mission operators Dutch start-up Conscious Aerospace is advancing a hydrogen-powered retrofit for the Dash 8, aiming at commercial airlines and special-mission operators. The programme targets conversion of in-service turboprops to hydrogen propulsion as a faster route to lower-emission regional operations.

2026-02-17T06:11:34.487150-08:00

Conscious Aerospace advances hydrogen Dash 8 retrofit for airlines and special-mission operators

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ZeroAvia cites net‑zero policy headwinds, slashes workforce and delays certification ZeroAvia says changes in the net‑zero policy landscape over the past year have created material headwinds, prompting a significant reduction in staff and the postponement of previously targeted certification timelines for its hydrogen‑electric propulsion programs. The move signals recalibration of resources and milestones amid funding and regulatory uncertainty.

2026-02-03T07:49:01.729299-08:00

ZeroAvia cites net‑zero policy headwinds, slashes workforce and delays certification

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Airbus validates feasibility of 100-seat ZEROe hydrogen fuel-cell regional aircraft

Beyond Aero passes PDR for BYA‑1, swaps ducted fans for pusher propfans

Europe's first eSAF plant and Siemens–CAPHENIA tie-up test bankability of power‑to‑liquid SAF

ArianeGroup's 5 kN GRETA completes hot‑fire campaign as ESA funds next development phase

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