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Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models

Switzerland’s H55 propulsion system is positioned to power RTX’s hybrid-electric demonstrator using a “downsizer” approach—scaling propulsion capability for next-generation electric aircraft. The announcement also frames H55 as a platform intended for the Bristell B23 Energic and additional electric-aviation models.

2026-06-29T10:55:57.936061-07:00

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IAG backs MAKO’s shark-skin riblet film to cut aircraft drag and fuel burn

2026-06-29T07:10:56.082081-07:00

FlightGlobal

IATA: Global air cargo demand up 6% Y/Y in May 2026 as capacity lags

2026-06-29T02:40:18.050748-07:00

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European Investment Bank commits up to €3bn ($3.4bn) to Airbus for new commercial and defense technologies

2026-06-29T01:40:07.325210-07:00

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Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models Switzerland’s H55 propulsion system is positioned to power RTX’s hybrid-electric demonstrator using a “downsizer” approach—scaling propulsion capability for next-generation electric aircraft. The announcement also frames H55 as a platform intended for the Bristell B23 Energic and additional electric-aviation models.

2026-06-29T10:55:57.936061-07:00

Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models

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IAG backs MAKO’s shark-skin riblet film to cut aircraft drag and fuel burn IAG says it will invest in Australia’s MAKO to test and accelerate certification-path efforts for its shark-skin-inspired riblet (“Flightfilm”) drag-reduction coating. MAKO also points to potential ~4% fuel-burn savings and plans initial rollout testing on an Airbus A320 fleet, following a $20m Series A.

2026-06-29T07:10:56.082081-07:00

IAG backs MAKO’s shark-skin riblet film to cut aircraft drag and fuel burn

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IATA: Global air cargo demand up 6% Y/Y in May 2026 as capacity lags IATA reported May 2026 global air cargo demand rose 6.0% year-on-year, with international volumes up 6.5% and capacity growing 1.9%, lifting load factors. Growth was broad by region except the Middle East, while transpacific demand improvements supported stronger volumes.

2026-06-29T02:40:18.050748-07:00

IATA: Global air cargo demand up 6% Y/Y in May 2026 as capacity lags

Bloomberg

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European Investment Bank commits up to €3bn ($3.4bn) to Airbus for new commercial and defense technologies The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a financing package of up to €3 billion (about $3.42 billion) for Airbus, positioning it to expand R&D for next-generation commercial and defense aviation capabilities. The EIB frames the deal as support for Europe’s industrial base amid intensifying global competition from the US and China.

2026-06-29T01:40:07.325210-07:00

European Investment Bank commits up to €3bn ($3.4bn) to Airbus for new commercial and defense technologies

AeroTime

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Thai Airways takes delivery of first GE-powered Boeing 787-9 (GEnx) under AerCap lease; 4 deliveries targeted by year-end Thai Airways International has received its first factory-fresh Boeing 787-9, the airline’s fifth 787-9, powered by GE Aerospace GEnx engines. The leased aircraft is managed by AerCap and is first of four additional 787-9s the carrier expects to receive by end-2026—marking a shift away from Trent 1000-powered 787s currently in service.

2026-06-24T20:11:02.630175-07:00

Thai Airways takes delivery of first GE-powered Boeing 787-9 (GEnx) under AerCap lease; 4 deliveries targeted by year-end

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Norway plans to test electric aircraft on northern routes in 2H27 Norway will conduct tests of electric aircraft on its northern routes in 2H27, targeting operational validation in a challenging region. The initiative underscores growing government/industry attention on proving electric-aircraft suitability beyond major hubs and temperate schedules.

2026-06-24T08:14:13.811660-07:00

Norway plans to test electric aircraft on northern routes in 2H27

SpaceNews.com

Space weather risk: the next constraint on AI data-centre scaling Utilities are scrambling as AI data centres expand rapidly and consume electricity on a small-city scale. The surge raises a parallel threat: space weather that can disrupt satellite and communications dependencies critical to data-centre operations and network continuity—introducing a non-terrestrial resilience problem to AI growth.

2026-06-24T06:27:23.756589-07:00

Space weather risk: the next constraint on AI data-centre scaling

Reuters

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EU court reinstates business-jet manufacturing in Green Taxonomy, backing Dassault The EU Court of Justice and the EU General Court annulled rules that excluded business-aircraft manufacturing from the EU Green Taxonomy of Green Finance. The decisions—backing Dassault’s challenge—restore the segment’s eligibility to qualify under sustainability criteria, including transitional activities tied to decarbonisation (notably SAF).

2026-06-24T03:14:35.664096-07:00

EU court reinstates business-jet manufacturing in Green Taxonomy, backing Dassault

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Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models

IAG backs MAKO’s shark-skin riblet film to cut aircraft drag and fuel burn

IATA: Global air cargo demand up 6% Y/Y in May 2026 as capacity lags

European Investment Bank commits up to €3bn ($3.4bn) to Airbus for new commercial and defense technologies

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