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MagniX Sees Regional Operators as Electric Aviation Pioneers

Electric propulsion specialist MagniX is stepping up flight testing of electric versions of the Cessna Caravan and DHC-2 Beaver.

August 10, 2020

AINdebrief Episode 20 | August 8, 2020

Covid Lowers Aircraft Emissions, WingX Bizav Data, Beechcraft King Air 360, Aspen Avionics Joins Airo, Bombardier 2Q, FAA Releases 737 Max Recert Road Map

Dip in Flight Activity Cut CO2 Emissions By 70 Percent in Europe

Data gathered from Spire's satellites showed a 43 percent reduction in flights, resulting in a cut in carbon dioxide emissions of just over 70 percent.

EmbraerX Starts Simulator Tests for New eVTOL Aircraft

EmbraerX is stepping up development of a four-seat, all-electric eVTOL, while also preparing a concept of operations for urban air traffic management.

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Amid Covid Crisis, Air bp Sees SAF Optimism

While air traffic levels have plummeted during the Covid pandemic, Air bp still sees a strong case for the continued adoption of SAF.

UK Collaboration Eyes Sustainable Composites

Despite the aerospace industry's high rate of aluminum aircraft recycling, use of composites is adding a layer of complexity to that effort.

UK Aims To Decarbonize Aviation as Part of Covid Recovery

UK government and industry leaders consider the steps they will need to take to generate rapid progress in achieving net-zero carbon objectives.

NATA Broadens Environmental Focus

Underlining the association's increasing focus on sustainability, it has elevated its environmental subcommittee to full committee status.

Roland Berger Calls for Incremental Green Steps to Net Zero

Roland Berger this week published a roadmap to get the aviation industry to achieve its net zero environmental goals by 2050.

Airbus Eyes Hydrogen Power for Airliner in Next Decade

While FIA Connect panelists agreed a mix of approaches will be necessary to achieve zero emissions, Airbus is eying hydrogen for its airliner ambitions.

Report Examines SAF Viability in the UK

A soon-to-be-published report will examine why the UK has no SAF industry and what can be done to launch one.

Sustainability Requires a Multi-faceted Approach

All segments of aviation agree, there is not one magic bullet for solving the industry's carbon emissions quandary.

Faradair Establishes Duxford HQ for Hybrid Electric STOL

UK startup Faradair is developing the BEHA aircraft with hybrid-electric propulsion, transitioning to all-electric once technology and regulations permit.

Electric Aircraft Maker Bye Raises $10M for eFlyers

Bye Aerospace aims to have its two-seat eFlyer all-electric aircraft ready to enter service in 2021, followed by the four-seat eFlyer 4.

KinectAir Makes Plans To Operate VoltAero's Electric Cassio

KinectAir says it intends to be a launch customer for VoltAero's Cassio electric fixed-wing aircraft for its planned charter network.

HyPoint Advances Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Electric Aircraft

HyPoint says it will have a 150 kW hydrogen fuel system ready to deliver for an eVTOL or electric fixed-wing aircraft by early 2022.

Electric Aircraft Symposium Set To Go Ahead Online

From July 28 to 30, the Electric Aircraft Symposium will focus on both eVTOL models and electric fixed-wing aircraft.

ASTM Approves New Sustainable Jet Fuel Process

A new process that provides a renewable fuel component earlier in the fuel refining procedure has been approved by ASTM, the governing body on fuel safety.

AINdebrief Episode 15 | July 3, 2020

NBAA Cancels BACE, 737 Max Resumes Flight Testing, Global 7500 Gets Green Papers, Farnborough Airshow Goes Virtual, OSHA Proposes Fine at Textron Aviation

Farnborough Airshow Goes Virtual with FIA Connect

FIA Connect will feature a busy program of webinars and conferences, as well as a Meet the Buyer event and online meetings for young people.

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