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Beijing Airlink unveils Belyn 100HF hybrid-electric business jet concept at Nanchang expo

Beijing Airlink presented its Belyn 100HF hybrid-electric business jet concept at China’s Nanchang aviation expo, alongside the shorter-range Belyn 100HP. The announcement puts two proposed aircraft into view, but the available report provides no specifications, development schedule or commercialization plans.

Reuters

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Carbon-credit shortages threaten airlines’ ability to meet first global emissions scheme obligations

As the first global scheme requiring airlines to pay for their planet-warming emissions takes effect, a shortage of available carbon credits could make it difficult for carriers to settle their bills. Industry participants and analysts describe the credit supply crunch as a critical test for the program.

Reuters

First global airline emissions scheme faces 'a litmus test' as credits run short

eVTOL Insights

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Electra Defense wins $4.7 million AFRL contract to test hybrid-electric EL9 for military missions

The Air Force Research Laboratory award funds ground and flight testing of Electra’s EL9 Ultra-STOL aircraft and its hybrid-electric propulsion system, assessing the aircraft’s operational potential for military use. The contract adds a defense-focused evaluation to broader industry efforts to demonstrate hybrid-electric flight.

eVTOL Insights

GE Aerospace and BETA Complete Hybrid-Electric Assisted Takeoff Test

AINonline

Circularity Fuels raises funding for process to turn cow manure into jet fuel

Circularity Fuels has closed its latest funding round to advance a process that converts cow manure into sustainable aviation fuel meeting ASTM D7566 Annex A1 specifications. The announcement highlights continued investment in pathways that could turn abundant waste feedstocks into aviation fuel.

AINonline

ZeroAvia targets first ZA200 hydrogen fuel cell deliveries in 2027, series production in 2029

ZeroAvia plans to deliver its first ZA200 hydrogen fuel cell systems to customers in 2027 and begin series production in Scotland around the end of 2029, CEO Christine Ourmières-Widener said at the HySky Society’s annual Flying Hy hydrogen aviation summit.

Flying Magazine

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Atlantic Aviation unit explores New York hubs on barges and piers with hybrid-electric aircraft maker

An Atlantic Aviation subsidiary is partnering with a hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer to explore service hubs on barges and piers in New York City. The proposal would use waterfront locations as a basis for new urban air mobility operations, though the articles provide no schedule, routes or aircraft details.