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Bjorn’s Corner Highlights Slow Pace of Low-Emission Propulsion on Aviation’s Path to 2050

In the latest Bjorn’s Corner installment, Leeham News evaluates the sluggish advancement of low-emission propulsion for commercial air transport, diagnosing technological, regulatory and market barriers that have hampered the rollout of alternative powerplants and fuels needed to meet industry’s net-zero ambitions by 2050.

2025-05-30T00:07:05.079513-07:00

Space.com

Trump’s NASA budget cuts imperil satellites tracking atmospheric pollution

2025-05-27T03:09:10.909023-07:00

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Evia Aero Seeks European AOC Partner to Launch Hydrogen-Electric Retrofit Program

2025-05-28T07:36:48.792648-07:00

FlightGlobal

GE Aerospace clears 3,000-cycle durability hurdle on CFM RISE HPT blades ahead of dust-ingestion tests

2025-05-14T00:02:35.443358-07:00

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Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM Forge Strategic MoU to Deepen Connectivity and Customer Experience At the 2025 IATA AGM in New Delhi, Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM signed a memorandum of understanding to launch strategic cooperation across network connectivity, codeshare, loyalty programs, maintenance, digital transformation, sustainability and cargo. The deal combines their networks and expertise to deliver enhanced value and seamless travel for mutual customers.

2025-06-02T05:30:40.776579-07:00

Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM Forge Strategic MoU to Deepen Connectivity and Customer Experience

FlightGlobal

Beta Technologies to Showcase Alia CX300 at Paris Air Show after UK–Ireland Demo Tour Beta Technologies has concluded its demonstration tour in Ireland and the UK with the all-electric Alia CX300, paving the way for the aircraft’s first flying display at the Paris Air Show in June. The showcases aim to validate performance and engage prospective operators ahead of entry-into-service.

2025-06-01T07:38:23.740216-07:00

Beta Technologies to Showcase Alia CX300 at Paris Air Show after UK–Ireland Demo Tour

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Royal Air Maroc Cargo Plans All-Cargo Narrowbody, Widebody Expansion With Sustainability Focus Royal Air Maroc Cargo is targeting fleet expansion over the next five years, including introduction of an all-cargo narrowbody by late 2026 and integration of new widebody freighters. Sustainability is a cornerstone, with the carrier joining IATA’s Illegal Wildlife Trade program and preparing for a mid-2025 IENVA audit.

2025-06-01T06:18:08.421712-07:00

Royal Air Maroc Cargo Plans All-Cargo Narrowbody, Widebody Expansion With Sustainability Focus

Aviation Week

Liebherr Aerospace Toulouse Prepares Cabin Air and Anti-Icing Systems for Diverse Propulsion Energies Liebherr Aerospace Toulouse is preparing multiple scenario-based designs for next-generation cabin environmental control and ice protection systems, adapting architectures to hydrogen, electric, hybrid and traditional propulsion sources. The approach seeks to ensure compatibility with evolving powertrain platforms, from conventional bleed-air engines to electric compressors and cryogenic hydrogen systems.

2025-05-30T03:54:28.010678-07:00

Liebherr Aerospace Toulouse Prepares Cabin Air and Anti-Icing Systems for Diverse Propulsion Energies

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Bjorn’s Corner Highlights Slow Pace of Low-Emission Propulsion on Aviation’s Path to 2050 In the latest Bjorn’s Corner installment, Leeham News evaluates the sluggish advancement of low-emission propulsion for commercial air transport, diagnosing technological, regulatory and market barriers that have hampered the rollout of alternative powerplants and fuels needed to meet industry’s net-zero ambitions by 2050.

2025-05-30T00:07:05.079513-07:00

Bjorn’s Corner Highlights Slow Pace of Low-Emission Propulsion on Aviation’s Path to 2050

Cargo Facts

Kuehne+Nagel Partners with Natilus on Blended-Wing-Body Freighter Study Logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel and aircraft developer Natilus have launched a joint study to quantify the environmental, economic and operational impacts of blended-wing-body cargo aircraft. The collaboration will use data from Kuehne+Nagel’s 400,000 customers to model potential 30% fuel savings, 40% payload gains and integration within existing fleets to reduce emissions and boost efficiency.

2025-05-28T16:38:20.731351-07:00

Kuehne+Nagel Partners with Natilus on Blended-Wing-Body Freighter Study

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Evia Aero Seeks European AOC Partner to Launch Hydrogen-Electric Retrofit Program German green start-up Evia Aero is in talks with certified operators to secure a European air operator’s certificate partner. The collaboration aims to accelerate entry into service for its hydrogen-electric propulsion retrofit solutions and fast-track regulatory approval.

2025-05-28T07:36:48.792648-07:00

Evia Aero Seeks European AOC Partner to Launch Hydrogen-Electric Retrofit Program

IEEE

LTA Research’s 124-Meter Pathfinder 1 Airship Soars Over San Francisco Bay in Sustainable Test Flight LTA Research’s 124-meter Pathfinder 1 airship, backed by Google cofounder Sergey Brin, completed a low-emission test flight over San Francisco Bay using electric propulsion and helium lift. The flight revives interest in sustainable, lighter-than-air vehicles for cargo and passenger transport.

2025-05-27T08:15:43.817070-07:00

LTA Research’s 124-Meter Pathfinder 1 Airship Soars Over San Francisco Bay in Sustainable Test Flight

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