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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

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ICEYE launches SAR near‑real‑time tool to detect illegal deforestation

2026-03-04T05:33:06.897287-08:00

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Pan Europeenne signs first firm commitment for Aura Aero's 19‑seat hybrid‑electric ERA

2026-03-04T03:06:27.178785-08:00

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AURA AERO wins first firm order for 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA from Pan Européenne Air Service

2026-03-02T06:12:22.338042-08:00

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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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ICEYE launches SAR near‑real‑time tool to detect illegal deforestation ICEYE has launched a new monitoring tool that uses its synthetic‑aperture radar (SAR) constellation to deliver near‑real‑time detection and mapping of illegal deforestation. The service exploits SAR's day–night, all‑weather penetration to identify canopy changes and rapid clearing even under cloud cover.

2026-03-04T05:33:06.897287-08:00

ICEYE launches SAR near‑real‑time tool to detect illegal deforestation

FlightGlobal

Pan Europeenne signs first firm commitment for Aura Aero's 19‑seat hybrid‑electric ERA French regional carrier Pan Europeenne Air Service has placed the first firm commitment for Aura Aero’s 19‑seat hybrid‑electric ERA. The Chambery‑based private operator, which currently flies Embraer ERJ regional jets and Phenom business aircraft, is the programme's first public commercial backer.

2026-03-04T03:06:27.178785-08:00

Pan Europeenne signs first firm commitment for Aura Aero's 19‑seat hybrid‑electric ERA

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London City launches consultation on 4.49° approach to permit A320neo operations from January 2027 London City Airport has launched a public consultation on an Airspace Change Proposal to introduce a new 4.49° landing angle, enabling Airbus A320neo-family operations and opening the downtown field to larger narrowbodies. The consultation runs through May with a proposed A320neo start in January 2027.

2026-03-02T06:14:29.411317-08:00

London City launches consultation on 4.49° approach to permit A320neo operations from January 2027

AeroTime

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AURA AERO wins first firm order for 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA from Pan Européenne Air Service AURA AERO secured the first firm order on 2 March 2026 for its 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft, ERA, naming French private carrier Pan Européenne Air Service as launch customer. PEAS will integrate the ERA into regional and business operations to help decarbonize short-haul services.

2026-03-02T06:12:22.338042-08:00

AURA AERO wins first firm order for 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA from Pan Européenne Air Service

AINonline

Rotorcraft market outlook: legacy upgrades and emerging technologies The rotorcraft market is bifurcating: operators are extending life and capability of legacy platforms through upgrades, retrofits and MRO work, even as a separate wave of transformative technologies — from high‑speed compounds to autonomy and new propulsion — looms on the procurement horizon.

2026-03-02T05:22:27.853419-08:00

Rotorcraft market outlook: legacy upgrades and emerging technologies

FlightGlobal

Rolls‑Royce rejects open‑rotor for narrowbodies, unveils ducted UltraFan 30 candidate Rolls‑Royce has voiced scepticism about open‑rotor technology and unveiled a ducted UltraFan 30 candidate aimed at future narrowbody programmes. Airbus remains interested in CFM International’s fuel‑saving RISE open‑rotor concept but has not committed to adopting the technology.

2026-03-02T02:26:22.607355-08:00

Rolls‑Royce rejects open‑rotor for narrowbodies, unveils ducted UltraFan 30 candidate

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Delta exercises 34 A321neo options, backlog rises to 98; fleet to 189 with deliveries from 2029 Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 Airbus A321neo aircraft, increasing its A321neo backlog to 98 (firm orders reported at 97) and growing its fleet of the type to 189. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2029 as Delta advances its narrowbody fleet modernization.

2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00

Delta exercises 34 A321neo options, backlog rises to 98; fleet to 189 with deliveries from 2029

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

ICEYE launches SAR near‑real‑time tool to detect illegal deforestation

Pan Europeenne signs first firm commitment for Aura Aero's 19‑seat hybrid‑electric ERA

AURA AERO wins first firm order for 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA from Pan Européenne Air Service

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