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CFM studies 'advanced ducted' as a fallback to preferred open‑fan for next‑generation jet engine

CFM International is assessing a conventional “advanced ducted” engine design as a contingency to its preferred open‑fan next‑generation propulsion concept, industry sources say. The review reflects industry debate over the open‑fan’s radical fuel‑saving potential versus practical certification, emissions and industrialisation risks.

2026-02-12T05:24:38.076382-08:00

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Electra secures U.S. patents for hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture enabling USTOL operations

2026-02-12T02:34:34.438125-08:00

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How reusable launch vehicles will reshape the space economy — and Earthbound markets

2026-02-11T06:02:22.347939-08:00

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CMA CGM to equip nearly half of its 650‑ship fleet with Eutelsat OneWeb LEO via Marlink integration

2026-02-09T04:34:46.632280-08:00

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CFM studies 'advanced ducted' as a fallback to preferred open‑fan for next‑generation jet engine CFM International is assessing a conventional “advanced ducted” engine design as a contingency to its preferred open‑fan next‑generation propulsion concept, industry sources say. The review reflects industry debate over the open‑fan’s radical fuel‑saving potential versus practical certification, emissions and industrialisation risks.

2026-02-12T05:24:38.076382-08:00

CFM studies 'advanced ducted' as a fallback to preferred open‑fan for next‑generation jet engine

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Electra secures U.S. patents for hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture enabling USTOL operations Electra said a series of U.S. patents have been granted that protect core components of its hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture, a system engineered to enable Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing (USTOL) operations. The grants cover integration of propulsion, power management and control logic central to the USTOL capability.

2026-02-12T02:34:34.438125-08:00

Electra secures U.S. patents for hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture enabling USTOL operations

SpaceNews.com

How reusable launch vehicles will reshape the space economy — and Earthbound markets The move from single‑use rockets to routinely reusable boosters is altering the economics, cadence and risk calculus of access to orbit. Beyond lower marginal launch costs, reusability enables new business models, investment flows and infrastructure requirements — while prompting environmental and regulatory debates.

2026-02-11T06:02:22.347939-08:00

How reusable launch vehicles will reshape the space economy — and Earthbound markets

SpaceNews.com

Australia Space Innovation Institute to translate space technologies for terrestrial use Australia's Space Innovation Institute will focus on translating space technologies into solutions for terrestrial challenges, creating a coordinated hub to accelerate technology maturation and industry adoption. The initiative aims to connect researchers, startups and end‑users to fast‑track practical applications of space capabilities across Australian sectors.

2026-02-10T13:07:20.749331-08:00

Australia Space Innovation Institute to translate space technologies for terrestrial use

Satellite Evolution

CMA CGM to equip nearly half of its 650‑ship fleet with Eutelsat OneWeb LEO via Marlink integration CMA CGM will deploy Eutelsat OneWeb Low Earth Orbit services across nearly half of its 650‑vessel fleet, integrating OneWeb LEO with existing LEO and GEO links in a hybrid architecture via Marlink’s XChange NextGen edge platform. The move targets improved shipboard connectivity for operations and crew services.

2026-02-09T04:34:46.632280-08:00

CMA CGM to equip nearly half of its 650‑ship fleet with Eutelsat OneWeb LEO via Marlink integration

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African carriers doubt a continent-wide SAF surge as supply, cost and refuelling gaps persist African airlines are cautious about expectations of a continent-wide sustainable aviation fuel boom, citing limited feedstock and production capacity, high prices versus conventional jet fuel, and sparse distribution and airport refuelling infrastructure — barriers that could slow regional SAF uptake and decarbonisation plans.

2026-02-09T02:15:06.178848-08:00

African carriers doubt a continent-wide SAF surge as supply, cost and refuelling gaps persist

Runway Girl

UK study: Visible in‑cabin sustainability boosts passenger trust, spend and loyalty A UK passenger study finds airlines can significantly increase passenger trust, onboard spend and loyalty by making sustainability initiatives visibly apparent in the cabin, from on‑board carbon information and recycling to clearer SAF messaging. The research suggests carriers are currently under‑leveraging in‑flight touchpoints that shape consumer perceptions and purchases.

2026-02-07T13:15:34.910234-08:00

UK study: Visible in‑cabin sustainability boosts passenger trust, spend and loyalty

Skift

Sewage-to-Jet: Airlines eye waste-derived SAF to bolster feedstock supply Airlines are exploring converting sewage and other municipal waste into sustainable aviation fuel after a process that turns waste into oil showed potential to expand feedstock supply. Carriers view 'sewage-to-jet' as a complementary route to help meet net‑zero targets while SAF availability still lags demand.

2026-02-06T09:34:01.823840-08:00

Sewage-to-Jet: Airlines eye waste-derived SAF to bolster feedstock supply

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CFM studies 'advanced ducted' as a fallback to preferred open‑fan for next‑generation jet engine

Electra secures U.S. patents for hybrid‑electric propulsion and flight‑control architecture enabling USTOL operations

How reusable launch vehicles will reshape the space economy — and Earthbound markets

CMA CGM to equip nearly half of its 650‑ship fleet with Eutelsat OneWeb LEO via Marlink integration

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