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Aura Aero acquires VoltAero’s hybrid-electric assets, securing flight-proven demonstrator, patented propulsion tech and Rochefor

Aura Aero has bought VoltAero’s assets after VoltAero’s liquidation proceedings, taking over a flight-proven demonstrator, patented hybrid-electric propulsion technology and an industrial test base in Rochefort. The deal ends months of uncertainty around VoltAero’s future and bolsters Aura Aero’s ERA 19-seater development and operating footprint.

2026-06-23T02:13:40.150453-07:00

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

2026-06-23T01:40:54.369538-07:00

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AirAsia and AirAsia X plan August capacity rebuild and fare cuts as jet fuel eases

2026-06-21T21:24:30.175289-07:00

Cathay Pacific

Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

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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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Aura Aero acquires VoltAero’s hybrid-electric assets, securing flight-proven demonstrator, patented propulsion tech and Rochefor Aura Aero has bought VoltAero’s assets after VoltAero’s liquidation proceedings, taking over a flight-proven demonstrator, patented hybrid-electric propulsion technology and an industrial test base in Rochefort. The deal ends months of uncertainty around VoltAero’s future and bolsters Aura Aero’s ERA 19-seater development and operating footprint.

2026-06-23T02:13:40.150453-07:00

Aura Aero acquires VoltAero’s hybrid-electric assets, securing flight-proven demonstrator, patented propulsion tech and Rochefor

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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

FlightGlobal

Syntholene builds Iceland geothermal demo to validate eSAF concept; targets 70% eSAF cost cuts Syntholene says it has constructed a geothermal demonstration facility in Iceland to prove its eSAF approach and drive down production costs. The start-up’s stated goal is to cut eSAF costs by 70%, positioning aviation net-zero as still “achievable.”

2026-06-22T03:25:07.765523-07:00

Syntholene builds Iceland geothermal demo to validate eSAF concept; targets 70% eSAF cost cuts

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AirAsia and AirAsia X plan August capacity rebuild and fare cuts as jet fuel eases AirAsia says it will restore full flight capacity by August, adding routes and reducing fares as jet fuel prices decline. The group reiterates its London plan via Bahrain is “still on,” with relaunch activity targeted for August “some time,” while it urges governments to avoid additional tax increases.

2026-06-21T21:24:30.175289-07:00

AirAsia and AirAsia X plan August capacity rebuild and fare cuts as jet fuel eases

Leeham News

IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge Five years after IATA member airlines committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the industry is still seeing only slow increases in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) output. IATA says SAF production—the key enabling input—has not yet matched the momentum implied by the net-zero pathway.

2026-06-20T00:27:37.979131-07:00

IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge

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UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029 The UK government has opened a 10-week public consultation on the policy framework for decisions about a proposed third runway at London Heathrow. The process is intended to feed into a final planning decision in 2029, alongside assessments of economic growth, climate targets, air quality and noise impacts.

2026-06-19T04:53:26.869799-07:00

UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029

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Electric Aircraft Symposium returns to Oshkosh July 18-19 with 15% ticket discount for eVTOL Insights readers The Vertical Flight Society’s Federal City Chapter will host this year’s Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) at the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh on July 18-19, two days ahead of EAA AirVenture. eVTOL Insights readers are eligible for a 15% discount on tickets as the event returns to the Wisconsin show circuit.

2026-06-18T02:32:21.945146-07:00

Electric Aircraft Symposium returns to Oshkosh July 18-19 with 15% ticket discount for eVTOL Insights readers

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Aura Aero acquires VoltAero’s hybrid-electric assets, securing flight-proven demonstrator, patented propulsion tech and Rochefor

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

AirAsia and AirAsia X plan August capacity rebuild and fare cuts as jet fuel eases

Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity

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