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Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to form JV for hydrogen-electric fuel-cell powertrain

Airbus said it will form a joint venture with MTU Aero Engines to develop and commercialize a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system for aviation. The move follows an MoU signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025, with the JV set to begin work in 2027 by pooling development resources.

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2026-07-07T08:52:44.406131-07:00

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U.S. airlines’ May 2025 jet-fuel bill hits $6.66B, up 84% year over year

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2026-07-07T10:29:37.198430-07:00

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Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV-Signature to lay groundwork for eSTOL point-to-point regional air mobility

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2026-07-07T05:14:29.644526-07:00

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Surf Air Mobility and BETA launch electric aircraft trials in Hawai‘i; SkyDrive and Whitesky push eVTOL commercialization in Ind

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2026-07-05T23:51:19.270422-07:00

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U.S. airlines’ May 2025 jet-fuel bill hits $6.66B, up 84% year over year U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2025—an 84% increase from the prior year—marking the second consecutive month fuel costs topped $6 billion (April: $6.47B). The U.S. Department of Transportation attributed the surge to higher prices tied to the Middle East conflict.

2026-07-07T10:29:37.198430-07:00

U.S. airlines’ May 2025 jet-fuel bill hits $6.66B, up 84% year over year

Airbus

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Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to form JV for hydrogen-electric fuel-cell powertrain Airbus said it will form a joint venture with MTU Aero Engines to develop and commercialize a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system for aviation. The move follows an MoU signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025, with the JV set to begin work in 2027 by pooling development resources.

2026-07-07T08:52:44.406131-07:00

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to form JV for hydrogen-electric fuel-cell powertrain

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Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV-Signature to lay groundwork for eSTOL point-to-point regional air mobility Electric aircraft startup Electra.aero has signed an MOU with fixed-base operator Signature Aviation and vertiport developer UrbanV-Signature to build the infrastructure platform for point-to-point regional travel. The plan centers on next-generation vertiports and a global network of private aviation terminals, supporting Electra’s eSTOL aircraft designed for takeoff/landing in 150 feet.

2026-07-07T05:14:29.644526-07:00

Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV-Signature to lay groundwork for eSTOL point-to-point regional air mobility

eVTOL Insights

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Surf Air Mobility and BETA launch electric aircraft trials in Hawai‘i; SkyDrive and Whitesky push eVTOL commercialization in Ind Surf Air Mobility Inc. and BETA Technologies have started an electric aviation demonstration program in Hawai‘i to evaluate the operational, infrastructure, and economic requirements for scaling low-emission interisland cargo and passenger air service. Separately, SkyDrive and helicopter operator Whitesky Aviation held a two-day Jakarta event to advance eVTOL commercial plans in Indonesia.

2026-07-05T23:51:19.270422-07:00

Surf Air Mobility and BETA launch electric aircraft trials in Hawai‘i; SkyDrive and Whitesky push eVTOL commercialization in Ind

FlightGlobal

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EU court rules Commission reasoning was flawed in keeping executive jet manufacturing outside the EU ‘green’ taxonomy A court ruling finds the European Commission’s justification for excluding executive aircraft manufacturing from the EU ‘green’ taxonomy relied on flawed reasoning. The decision forces a reassessment of how business-jet production is classified under the bloc’s sustainability framework, with knock-on implications for eligible investment and financing.

2026-07-03T11:45:49.986919-07:00

EU court rules Commission reasoning was flawed in keeping executive jet manufacturing outside the EU ‘green’ taxonomy

ch-aviation

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MAG outlines margin-protection plan: workforce investment, MRO and cargo expansion, and fuel-cost hedging Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) says it will continue investing in its workforce while diversifying into non-passenger revenue streams, including MRO and cargo, to cushion “slim margins” across the aviation cycle. The group is also hedging fuel costs as it prepares for future industry disruptions.

2026-07-02T16:44:50.919174-07:00

MAG outlines margin-protection plan: workforce investment, MRO and cargo expansion, and fuel-cost hedging

AirInsight

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US single-aisle fleet age is driving fuel-cost penalties: Fuel Efficiency Index shows legacy carriers paying for complexity A new “Fuel Efficiency Index” benchmarks every major US single-aisle fleet, finding that legacy carriers incur fuel-cost penalties tied to fleet age and operational complexity. The analysis indicates the efficiency gap is unlikely to narrow quickly, underscoring how asset mix and renewal pace affect near-term cost structure and competitiveness.

2026-07-02T13:28:58.526658-07:00

US single-aisle fleet age is driving fuel-cost penalties: Fuel Efficiency Index shows legacy carriers paying for complexity

SpaceNews.com

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Verde Technologies pivots perovskite solar from rooftops to space power for orbital data centers Verde Technologies says it is turning perovskite-based thin-film solar panels toward space commercialization, shifting away from a rooftop-first plan. The company is pitching the technology as an enabler for orbital data centers and other large constellation power needs.

2026-07-02T12:54:45.958109-07:00

Verde Technologies pivots perovskite solar from rooftops to space power for orbital data centers

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