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ZeroAvia Reveals Record-breaking Hydrogen Fuel Cell Performance Tests

ZeroAvia says it has achieved record-breaking performance while testing the high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HTPEM) systems in its hydrogen fuel cells.
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Advanced Air Mobility Aspirations Were High On The Agenda At Heli-Expo Show

Industry leaders shared insights into what the new air transportation services will look like and the issues they are facing to launch operations with new electric aircraft.
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Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation Backs Airbus Study On Emergency Medical Role For eVTOL Aircraft

Norway's geography poses particular challenges to the task of getting urgent care to patients in life-threatening situations.
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No Shortcuts in Evia Aero's Path To Being Europe's First Green Regional Airline

The Bremen, Germany-based start-up believes that operating in a truly sustainable way means driving emissions out of every aspect of its operation from day one.
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NTSB Calls for Safety Cameras, Data Recorders in eVTOL Aircraft

NTSB's director of aviation safety stressed that eVTOL aircraft should have cameras and data recorders, even if regulators do not require them.
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Kaman, PHI Partner on Kargo UAV Commercial Operations

The turbine-powered Kargo UAV can carry more than 80 pounds up to 500 miles.
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Sustainable Aviation Group to Release Air Transport Carbon Roadmap

The UK industry coalition of airlines, airports and other stakeholders is presenting its agenda for achieving net zero carbon emissions during the Sustainable Skies event to be held during April in Farnborough.
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Beta Technologies Opens R&D Facility in Montréal

Vermont-based eVTOL developer Beta Technologies has opened a research and development facility in Montréal.
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Airo Group Tees Up SPAC-backed Nasdaq Initial Public Offering

The U.S. group includes eVTOL aircraft developer Jaunt Air Mobility, Aspen Avionics, and several drone operations and training businesses.
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Crowdfunding Raises $2.5 Million for Doroni's H1 Personal eVTOL Aircraft

After an initial tethered hover flight with a technology demonstrator, the U.S. start-up is refining the design for the prototype it is building for piloted flight testing.
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SkyAngels Air Ambulance Enlists PAL-V Liberty 'Flying Car' for Emergency Medical Services

SkyAngels Air Ambulance, an emergency medical flight service provider based in the UK, has partnered with the Dutch “flying car” manufacturer PAL-V International to explore uses for the fly-and-drive vehicle in emergency response operations.
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AutoFlight Claims eVTOL Flight Distance Record with Latest Prosperity I Prototype

The China-based company is building more of its Generation 4 prototype aircraft to expand flight testing to locations including Napa in California.
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Universal Hydrogen Flies Hydrogen-Powered Dash 8

Universal Hydrogen has successfully flown its hydrogen-powered De Havilland Dash 8-300 turboprop testbed for the first time.
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Lockheed Martin Backs Megawatt-class Electric Propulsion Developer H3X

The U.S. start-up is working on motor drives rated at up to three megawatts that it says could provide all-electric power to airliners carrying up to 100 passengers.
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Aeromedical Group CareFlight Backs Development Work for Vertiia eVTOL Aircraft

AMSL Aero recently achieved a first tethered hover flight with a prototype of its Vertiia eVTOL vehicle, which it aims to get into commercial service in 2026.
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Scientists Warn of Complex Challenges in Breaking Aviation's Dependence on Fossil Fuels

A paper published by the UK's Royal Society warns that efforts to introduce greener fuels could result in new pressure on resources such as farmland.
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How a Streamlined Customer Experience Will Be Critical for the Success of Advanced Air Mobility

A report from global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company offers five tips for AAM operators to ensure the best customer experience.
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KinectAir Plans to Add Electra's eSTOL Aircraft to Its Charter Booking Network

KinectAir says that its network of Part 135 operators could jointly acquire and operate up to 30 of the nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft, which need just 300 feet to takeoff and land.
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Whisper Aero Set to Reveal Details About Its Ultra-Quiet Propulsion System

Whisper Aero, a Tennessee-based tech start-up developing what it claims will be the quietest electric propulsion system on the market, is getting ready to finally offer the public a taste of its secret sauce.
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Kite Unveils Lightweight Air-cooled Electric Propulsion System

The Australian start-up revealed its 120-kilowatt KM-120 propulsion system on the first day of this week's Avalon Air Show near Melbourne.
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