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Leeham evaluates eight additional next‑generation commercial airliner contenders

Leeham News and Analysis published assessments of eight additional next‑generation commercial airliner contenders, expanding its ongoing series that profiles potential successors to current fleets. The pieces compare concept designs, market positioning and development timelines to inform OEM strategy and fleet planning.

2025-11-13T21:52:46.756899-08:00

Via Satellite

SES and Infinite Orbits to conduct Europe’s first commercial GEO satellite life‑extension mission

2025-11-13T13:16:51.991098-08:00

Runway Girl

SITA, Amadeus and AACO partner to improve flight‑specific GHG emissions transparency

2025-11-12T06:22:47.383443-08:00

zeroavia.com

ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles to fit Airlander 10 with ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrains for zero-emission flight

2025-11-10T05:29:58.257499-08:00

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AINonline

Bombardier: SAF demand rising as NetJets ranks fourth among commercial users Bombardier experts say demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is rising across the commercial sector; NetJets ranks fourth among all commercial SAF users, underscoring notable uptake in business aviation. Bombardier's assessment highlights business-jet operators' growing role in early SAF offtake.

2025-11-14T12:41:54.646922-08:00

Bombardier: SAF demand rising as NetJets ranks fourth among commercial users

Axios

Boeing signs carbon‑removal agreement with startup as federal climate focus wanes Boeing has signed a carbon‑removal agreement with a startup to secure carbon removals as federal focus on climate policy wanes. The deal is a private‑sector step to address lifecycle emissions and signals increased reliance on market mechanisms amid quieter regulation.

2025-11-14T07:28:13.567281-08:00

Boeing signs carbon‑removal agreement with startup as federal climate focus wanes

AINonline

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Leeham evaluates eight additional next‑generation commercial airliner contenders Leeham News and Analysis published assessments of eight additional next‑generation commercial airliner contenders, expanding its ongoing series that profiles potential successors to current fleets. The pieces compare concept designs, market positioning and development timelines to inform OEM strategy and fleet planning.

2025-11-13T21:52:46.756899-08:00

Leeham evaluates eight additional next‑generation commercial airliner contenders

Via Satellite

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SES and Infinite Orbits to conduct Europe’s first commercial GEO satellite life‑extension mission SES has signed an agreement with Infinite Orbits for Europe’s first commercial geostationary satellite life‑extension mission. Infinite Orbits will use its Endurance docking vehicle to attach to and extend the operational life of an SES GEO satellite, a move described as improving sustainability in space operations.

2025-11-13T13:16:51.991098-08:00

SES and Infinite Orbits to conduct Europe’s first commercial GEO satellite life‑extension mission

AeroTime

IAE reaffirms GTF roadmap for next‑generation single‑aisle aircraft IAE partners have reaffirmed the roadmap for the Geared Turbofan (GTF), outlining upgrades for next‑generation single‑aisle aircraft that combine new materials, advanced aerodynamics and hybrid‑electric technologies to improve efficiency and reduce fuel burn while keeping the GTF architecture central to future narrowbody propulsion.

2025-11-13T07:16:53.490229-08:00

IAE reaffirms GTF roadmap for next‑generation single‑aisle aircraft

SpaceNews.com

Study: Spacecraft reentry injects harmful metals into upper atmosphere A new study finds spacecraft reentries release transition and other harmful metals into the upper atmosphere, potentially altering stratospheric chemistry and climate-relevant processes. Authors call the cumulative deposition an 'uncontrolled experiment' and warn the scale of reentries merits regulatory scrutiny and targeted mitigation.

2025-11-13T04:14:34.126441-08:00

Study: Spacecraft reentry injects harmful metals into upper atmosphere

Leeham News

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Status Update: Alternative Propulsion Projects for Commercial Aviation A status update traces the modern push for low‑emissions commercial aircraft to Airbus’ 2014 battery‑electric E‑fan demonstrator at Farnborough and surveys how industry programmes have progressed since. The roundup focuses on technology milestones, development timelines and the remaining barriers to commercial introduction.

2025-11-13T00:16:07.991239-08:00

Status Update: Alternative Propulsion Projects for Commercial Aviation

Textron

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Transport Canada validates Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro type certificates Transport Canada has validated EASA's type certificates for Pipistrel’s Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro, enabling owners and flight schools to register and operate the models in Canada. The move opens the Canadian market to Pipistrel’s electric and light training aircraft produced under Textron ownership.

2025-11-12T16:57:31.137654-08:00

Transport Canada validates Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro type certificates

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