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International roadmap for lunar and Martian plant systems targets Artemis III greenhouse in 2027

An international team published a roadmap for plant cultivation on the Moon and Mars to address NASA's priority for long-duration missions. Plants would provide fresh food, recycle air and water, produce medicines, process waste and support crew mental health ahead of a lunar greenhouse planned for Artemis III in 2027.

2025-11-30T15:06:45.087032-08:00

Airline Economics

UK raises Air Passenger Duty and extends private‑jet levy; small aircraft to face higher per‑passenger charges from April 2027

2025-11-26T08:19:33.531441-08:00

Reuters

UK backs Heathrow operator‑led 3,500m third runway; draft scheme due summer 2026

2025-11-25T02:20:08.776921-08:00

Aviation Source

Turbulence in 2025: Bumpy skies become a major safety and operational hazard

2025-11-26T15:07:28.183128-08:00

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International roadmap for lunar and Martian plant systems targets Artemis III greenhouse in 2027 An international team published a roadmap for plant cultivation on the Moon and Mars to address NASA's priority for long-duration missions. Plants would provide fresh food, recycle air and water, produce medicines, process waste and support crew mental health ahead of a lunar greenhouse planned for Artemis III in 2027.

2025-11-30T15:06:45.087032-08:00

International roadmap for lunar and Martian plant systems targets Artemis III greenhouse in 2027

eVTOL Insights

Flight Kinetics' PropWings high‑lift system claims significant eVTOL battery energy reductions Flight Kinetics has released further details of PropWings, a high‑lift technology the company says can cut the battery energy required for eVTOL operations. The system targets improved low‑speed lift and reduced energy use during critical phases such as takeoff and climb for Advanced Air Mobility aircraft.

2025-11-28T00:03:10.057535-08:00

Flight Kinetics' PropWings high‑lift system claims significant eVTOL battery energy reductions

Reuters

Dutch parliament approves private‑jet tax from 2030 for aircraft under 19 seats The Dutch Parliament approved a plan on Thursday to raise taxes on private‑jet travel, with the measure scheduled to begin in 2030. The levy applies to aircraft with 19 seats or fewer, extending the Netherlands’ aviation tax regime to business and general aviation flights.

2025-11-27T06:09:26.963385-08:00

Dutch parliament approves private‑jet tax from 2030 for aircraft under 19 seats

Australian Aviation

Qantas CEO: SAF is the best near‑term bet over hydrogen and electric aircraft Speaking at a Commonwealth Bank sustainability panel, Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson said the carrier will prioritise sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions, viewing SAF deployment as a more viable near‑term decarbonisation route than hydrogen or electric aircraft development.

2025-11-26T22:54:09.340923-08:00

Qantas CEO: SAF is the best near‑term bet over hydrogen and electric aircraft

Aviation Source

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Turbulence in 2025: Bumpy skies become a major safety and operational hazard Once a routine discomfort, turbulence has emerged in 2025 as one of aviation’s fastest‑growing hazards, driving injuries, interior damage, schedule disruptions and operational complexity. Airlines, regulators and airspace managers are accelerating forecasting, reporting and procedural changes to limit exposure.

2025-11-26T15:07:28.183128-08:00

Turbulence in 2025: Bumpy skies become a major safety and operational hazard

AINonline

Embraer delivers 1,700th ethanol‑powered Ipanema cropduster, cements lead in agricultural aviation Embraer has handed over the 1,700th ethanol‑powered Ipanema cropduster, preserving its leading share of the agricultural aircraft market. The delivery highlights sustained demand for ethanol‑fueled aerial application platforms and underscores Embraer's foothold in specialised segments of its civil aviation portfolio.

2025-11-26T09:16:07.219004-08:00

Embraer delivers 1,700th ethanol‑powered Ipanema cropduster, cements lead in agricultural aviation

FlightGlobal

German flight campaign measures contrails from new‑generation engines for EU A4Climate German researchers, led by DLR with partners including Google and TUI, have started a flight campaign using a Falcon 20E to shadow Tuifly passenger flights over Germany and Austria to measure contrails from modern low‑soot engines. The data will feed the EU A4Climate project and test AI‑based, climate‑optimized routing.

2025-11-26T08:52:18.887095-08:00

German flight campaign measures contrails from new‑generation engines for EU A4Climate

Airline Economics

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UK raises Air Passenger Duty and extends private‑jet levy; small aircraft to face higher per‑passenger charges from April 2027 The Autumn Budget published 26 November increases Air Passenger Duty with higher rates taking effect from April 2026, extends the criteria for a private‑jet levy, and introduces higher per‑passenger charges for smaller aircraft from April 2027. Major industry groups have condemned the measures, warning of fare increases and demand impact.

2025-11-26T08:19:33.531441-08:00

UK raises Air Passenger Duty and extends private‑jet levy; small aircraft to face higher per‑passenger charges from April 2027

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