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Smartflyer has received certifiable battery modules from H55 for its SFX1 hybrid-electric aircraft, advancing system integration and preparing for ground testing and first flight. Sion & Selzach, 20 April 2026 – Smartflyer has received the first batch of certifiable battery modules from H55, marking a key development milestone in the SFX1 hybrid-electric aircraft programme. The […]
Rising fuel costs, noise constraints and emissions pressure reshape regional aviation For regional operators, the transition to electric aviation is moving beyond long-term planning into immediate operational consideration, particularly in niche segments such as seaplane operations where route flexibility and environmental constraints intersect. COST PRESSURES ACCELERATE TRANSITION According to Ole Christiansen, CEO of Nordic Seaplanes,
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Focus on technology integration, sustainability and global partnerships Embraer is set to participate in Hannover Messe 2026, taking place from 20 to 24 April in Hannover, Germany, where the company will present its latest developments in innovation, sustainability, and advanced aerospace technologies. INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION IN FOCUS The Brazilian manufacturer will use the event as
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Eve Air Mobility has completed 50 successful test flights of its full-scale engineering prototype, marking a key development milestone as the company progresses toward certification of its eVTOL aircraft. FLIGHT TEST PROGRAMME GAINS MOMENTUM Eve Air Mobility has achieved 50 successful flights with its full-scale engineering prototype, accumulating more than two hours of flight time
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is technically achievable, following a series of successful Proofs of Concept (PoCs) conducted across Europe and Asia-Pacific. DIGITAL IDENTITY ENABLES PAPERLESS TRAVEL The trials demonstrated that digital identity systems can replace traditional paper-based travel documentation, enabling passengers to move through airport processes
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H55 advances its 200 kWh Energy Storage System for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, targeting a 30% fuel efficiency gain for regional aviation through EASA-validated technology. SION, SWITZERLAND — H55, the Swiss specialist in certified electric propulsion, has announced significant progress in the development of its 200 kWh Energy Storage System (ESS) for the RTX
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Diamond Aircraft outlines DA62 MPP upgrades and future roadmap for special mission operations. Enhancements focus on mission capability, connectivity and operational flexibility Wiener Neustadt, 19 March 2026 – Diamond Aircraft’s Special Mission Aircraft Division has detailed a series of technical developments completed in 2025 for the DA62 MPP, alongside a roadmap outlining planned enhancements for
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Safran has been named among Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators for the 13th time, ranking 45th worldwide in 2026 and underscoring its sustained commitment to research, development and technological excellence. Safran has once again been recognised among the world’s most innovative companies, securing a place in Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators ranking for the 13th
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China’s FP-985 Taurus cargo drone completes a 1,200-kilometre high-altitude test flight across plateau regions, demonstrating performance in extreme terrain and challenging environments. A new large cargo drone has successfully completed a demanding trans-provincial demonstration flight across China’s plateau regions, underlining its potential for operations in extreme high-altitude and complex terrain environments. According to China Daily,
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JetZero, the US-based start-up developing what it describes as the world’s first commercial all-wing aircraft, has raised approximately $175 million in Series B financing to accelerate development of its full-scale demonstrator aircraft. The financing round was led by B Capital, with participation from United Airlines Ventures, Northrop Grumman, 3M Ventures, Trucks VC and RTX Ventures,
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