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AES Andes abandons solar–wind project near Paranal after protests, preserving ESO night skies

AES Andes has dropped plans for a large solar and wind complex sited just kilometres from Chile’s Paranal Observatory after months of protests led by Nobel laureate Reinhard Genzel. The withdrawal preserves the pristine night skies that enable the European Southern Observatory’s most powerful ground-based telescopes.

2026-01-28T13:44:20.593513-08:00

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Boeing and Technion to develop SAF from green hydrogen and CO2 to support aviation’s 2050 decarbonization

2026-01-27T06:23:30.641678-08:00

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GE Aerospace, NASA demonstrate turbine‑based hybrid‑electric integration on Passport high‑bypass turbofan in ground test

2026-01-26T13:54:44.631447-08:00

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Comparative study ranks techniques to extract water on Mars

2026-01-26T07:18:12.234332-08:00

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AES Andes abandons solar–wind project near Paranal after protests, preserving ESO night skies AES Andes has dropped plans for a large solar and wind complex sited just kilometres from Chile’s Paranal Observatory after months of protests led by Nobel laureate Reinhard Genzel. The withdrawal preserves the pristine night skies that enable the European Southern Observatory’s most powerful ground-based telescopes.

2026-01-28T13:44:20.593513-08:00

AES Andes abandons solar–wind project near Paranal after protests, preserving ESO night skies

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Boeing and Technion to develop SAF from green hydrogen and CO2 to support aviation’s 2050 decarbonization Boeing and Israel’s Technion have launched a collaboration to develop sustainable aviation fuel produced from green hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide, aiming to support aviation’s 2050 decarbonization goal. The programme will explore power‑to‑liquid pathways to scale feedstock diversity and support long‑term sector growth.

2026-01-27T06:23:30.641678-08:00

Boeing and Technion to develop SAF from green hydrogen and CO2 to support aviation’s 2050 decarbonization

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GE Aerospace, NASA demonstrate turbine‑based hybrid‑electric integration on Passport high‑bypass turbofan in ground test GE Aerospace, with NASA researchers, completed ground tests of a turbine‑based hybrid‑electric system using a modified Passport high‑bypass turbofan at Peebles, Ohio. Tests demonstrated power transfer, extraction and injection capabilities that exceeded NASA technical benchmarks and could enable hybrid propulsion for narrowbody aircraft in the 2030s.

2026-01-26T13:54:44.631447-08:00

GE Aerospace, NASA demonstrate turbine‑based hybrid‑electric integration on Passport high‑bypass turbofan in ground test

Universe Today

Comparative study ranks techniques to extract water on Mars A University of Strathclyde comparative study evaluates technologies to extract water from Martian underground ice, near‑surface soil moisture and atmospheric vapour, comparing energy requirements, scalability and operational suitability under Mars' harsh conditions. It ranks methods by power demand and practicality for future robotic and crewed missions.

2026-01-26T07:18:12.234332-08:00

Comparative study ranks techniques to extract water on Mars

FlightGlobal

ZeroAvia restructures ZA600 certification after funding shortfall and major layoffs ZeroAvia says it has restructured certification plans for its 600 kW ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain after a funding shortfall prompted sweeping redundancies that eliminated roughly half of its workforce. The developer broke its silence on the cuts as it recalibrates timelines and resource allocation for ZA600 certification.

2026-01-26T02:17:20.234563-08:00

ZeroAvia restructures ZA600 certification after funding shortfall and major layoffs

Skift

Europe rethinks short‑haul business‑class catering as legacy meals clash with modern ops European carriers are rethinking short‑haul business‑class catering as traditional multi‑course meals no longer reflect passenger habits or airline operating goals. The shift has even spawned a ticketed seven‑course dinner tracing airline cuisine from early commercial flights through Concorde’s final service.

2026-01-24T07:15:07.930061-08:00

Europe rethinks short‑haul business‑class catering as legacy meals clash with modern ops

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Syzygy Plasmonics to build first commercial SAF plant in Uruguay after offtake deal Syzygy Plasmonics will build its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Uruguay after signing an offtake agreement. The move establishes the company’s first commercial-scale plant and creates a South American production foothold to supply contracted buyers.

2026-01-23T12:38:13.891698-08:00

Syzygy Plasmonics to build first commercial SAF plant in Uruguay after offtake deal

Via Satellite

Spire to provide satellite weather intelligence to AiDash for vegetation, storm and grid monitoring Spire will supply satellite-derived weather intelligence to AiDash, integrating its data into AiDash’s vegetation, storm and ignition-risk intelligence and SatelliteFirst grid-monitoring offerings. The deal aims to enhance situational awareness for vegetation management and grid resilience by adding satellite weather products to AiDash’s operational toolset.

2026-01-23T11:55:53.544380-08:00

Spire to provide satellite weather intelligence to AiDash for vegetation, storm and grid monitoring

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AES Andes abandons solar–wind project near Paranal after protests, preserving ESO night skies

Boeing and Technion to develop SAF from green hydrogen and CO2 to support aviation’s 2050 decarbonization

GE Aerospace, NASA demonstrate turbine‑based hybrid‑electric integration on Passport high‑bypass turbofan in ground test

Comparative study ranks techniques to extract water on Mars

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