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👉 Delighted to open the 5th General Assembly of the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation (AZEA) taking place today at EUROCONTROL. Launched by the European Commission in 2022, #AZEA is a voluntary initiative bringing together public and private sectors to introduce hydrogen-powered and electric aircraft into commercial service by 2050. The Alliance comprises aircraft manufacturers, airlines, airports, energy providers, fuel suppliers, standardisation and certification bodies, environmental and passenger advocacy groups, and regulators. 🌎 At EUROCONTROL, we're fully committed to continuing to support the Alliance, leveraging our exclusive air traffic data and advanced modelling capabilities to help in the integration of zero-emission aircraft into the European network. This involves providing forecasts to assist in defining rollout scenarios, identifying operational and financial incentives for flights using these aircraft, and evaluating fuelling requirements and green energy needs across the network. We also support this transition through initiatives like the #FlyingGreen platform, providing stakeholders with the tools and data to decarbonise aviation and adapt to climate change. 📌 Our goal is to help the Alliance make informed decisions to seamlessly integrate these innovative technologies into Europe's future air traffic system. With over 190 organisations involved, we can drive the change needed for a sustainable aviation industry. Special thanks to the Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS), their Director for Defence Industry François Arbault, and the teams working around this key initiative! 🔗 More information here: https://lnkd.in/dZgfm7h5

🛫✅ “the Groningen project is designed to provide a scalable testing ground for hydrogen innovations in aviation.” For Groningen Airport Eelde, being part of the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation #AZEA proves to be very valuable. In terms of shared learning, #network and preparing TOGETHER for a more #sustainableaviation. Together we’re much better able to achieve the integration of electric and hydrogen aircraft into European aviation. Important conclusion for #airports and their regional governments: “Aerodromes should start early dialogues with governments as well as electricity and #hydrogen suppliers to prepare the adaptation of their infrastructures … and the supply of the required energy; government-industry cooperation will also be needed to equip the #aviation workforce with new skills.” An interesting read! Great to see some of our partners -and ourselves ☺️- in this new AZEA publication; amongst others EVIA AERO GmbH Fokker Next Gen Den Helder Airport Airbus KLM Cranfield Aerospace Solutions ELECTRON aerospace To70 Aviation ENGIE Heart Aerospace Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum ZeroAvia. Huge thanks to the steering committee members ACI EUROPE Clean Aviation European Regions Airline Association EUROCONTROL European Union 🇪🇺 NXT Airport #HydrogenValleyAirport Provincie Drenthe Provincie Groningen #electricaviation #cooperation Meiltje De Groot Jeroen Kamphuis

🌍✈️ Hamburg Aviation at the 5th General Assembly of the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation (AZEA) ✈️🌍 Fresh back from Brussels: Our colleague Niklas Schilling represented Hamburg Aviation at yesterday's 5th General Assembly of the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation (#AZEA) held at EUROCONTROL. This event brought together over 195 members of the aviation ecosystem, including aircraft manufacturers, operators, airports, energy providers, and regulators, all committed to advancing zero-emission aviation. 💯Very welcome was the Alliance’s dedication to delivering a comprehensive Roadmap for the entire ecosystem by the end of 2025. Key discussions included the Work Plan for 2025-2026, focusing on hydrogen-powered and electric flights, and updates from various Working Groups on regulation, certification, and standardization. 🤝As an aviation network, we fully support the #collaborative, bridge-building approach at AZEA that brings together industry, policymakers, researchers and advocacy groups to reach consensus and build new solutions. #Collaboration is key! That's especially true for Hamburg: Many of our members and partners are preparing the ground for new fuels like #hydrogen and associated technologies and infrastructure, an ambitious undertaking that can only succeed if we all work together. #networkingexcellence #ZeroEmissionAviation #SustainableAviation #Innovation  

Is Hydrogen the Future of Aviation? Don’t miss it 👇 ZeroAvia completes first flight of the world's largest hydrogen-electric aircraft. The 19-seat Dornier 228 completed a 10-minute test flight at Cotswold Airport. Technical milestones: ➡️ Full Part 21 CAA flight permit secured ➡️ Dual fuel cell stacks integration completed ➡️ Honeywell TPE-331 engine compatibility achieved ➡️ On-site hydrogen production established Commercial developments: ➡️ 1,500 engine pre-orders confirmed ➡️ American Airlines partnership established ➡️ Major airport infrastructure agreements signed ➡️ 7 aircraft manufacturer collaborations secured Target: Commercial operations in 2025 with 300-mile range capability. Development continues under UK Government's ATI Programme and Department for Business support. Here’s the link to entire article 🔽  https://lnkd.in/dWQ478Q9 PS. Repost this to your network ♻️

A Letter of Intent (LOI) has been signed among key aviation stakeholders to participate in an International Test Arena for Zero- and Low-Emission Aviation in Norway. This landmark agreement — which involves the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway (CAA Norway), Avinor AS, BETA Technologies, and Bristow Norway AS Avinor #Oslo BETA TECHNOLOGIES Bristow Group #Aviation #ZeroEmissionAviation #LowEmissionAviation

Avinor and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority have  entered into a cooperation agreement on the establishment of Norway as an international test arena for zero- and low-emission aircraft. The establishment will be a key measure for achieving the goal of fossil-free Norwegian aviation in 2050. Read for more. #sustainability #zeroemission #innovation #lowemission #sustainabledevelopment

Excited to delve into the future of aviation fuel? Join us for a dynamic panel discussion on 'Aviation: the role of standards in European aviation's transition journey' at the 'Navigating the Transition: Standards Powering the Journey of Alternative Fuel Infrastructure' event in Brussels. Stephen Hands from Unified International will be joining the discussion, where he will be bringing perspectives of the DutcH₂ Aviation Hub to the discussion. With the pressure for a fuel-shift intensifying post-Regulation (EU) 2023/2405, we'll explore how EU airports and operators are adapting to these new requirements. How are airports and operators leveraging cutting-edge technologies and European standards to prepare for regulatory changes and drive a greener future in aviation? These and other questions will be discussed by the following representatives Bernard Gindroz, PhD, Dominik Piotrowski, Antoine TOULEMONT, Peter Laybourn and Stephen Hands of the aviation section during a panel discussion. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! #AviationFuture #AlternativeFuels #EURegulations #GreenTransition #BrusselsEvent

Aviation stakeholders signed a letter of intent this month to participate in a regulatory sandbox for zero- and low-emission aviation in Norway. Luftfartstilsynet - Avinor - BETA TECHNOLOGIES - Bristow Group https://hubs.la/Q030pyjb0

🛫 Unlock Clean Aviation Opportunities – Join Us on March 3rd! On March 3rd 2025 the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) (=Netherlands Enterprise Agency), Ministerie van Economische Zaken (= Ministry of Economic Affairs), NAG Advancing your Aerospace and Airport Business, Airbus Aircraft, GKN Aerospace, Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum and TU Delft organise a meeting to help NL organisations position themselves as part of European wide consortia and to meet and interact with key leading members of Clean Aviation. With the 3rd Call for Proposals launching at the end of February, this is your chance to align with upcoming funding opportunities: 🔹 Aircraft Concept Integration & Impact – €15M 🔹 Ultra-efficient SMR Aircraft – €205M 🔹 Ultra-efficient REG Aircraft – €145M 🔹 Fast Track Areas – €15M for alternative/complementary solutions 💡 Connect with leading Clean Aviation members and position yourself for future collaborations!   📅 Don’t miss out – mark your calendar for March 3rd! The registration link will be shared soon. #CleanAviation #SustainableAviation #Innovation #EuropeanFunding

Last week, we participated in the innovation mission to advance sustainable aviation cooperations between the United States and Netherlands. Engagements in Washington DC, Atlanta, and Wichita underscored shared goals with counterparts like Delta Air Lines, Aurora Aviation and Textron Eaviation. The Dutch commitment to exploring sustainable propulsion technologies aligns with US investments in this area, creating ample opportunities for cooperation. This mission advances our broader partnership with the American ecosystem. Special recognition goes to the Netherlands Innovation Network in the United States, the Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, NAG Advancing your Aerospace and Airport Business, and (RVO - Ondernemerschap en Innovatie) for their outstanding organisation. Global decarbonisation in aviation necessitates collaboration. Dutch businesses have the potential to take the lead in sustainable aviation, nurturing both growth and innovation by strategically applying the principles of the golden triangle approach, which prioritise seamless coordination among industry, academia, and government. Unified believes in collaboration, feasibility, and innovation to drive positive change. Together with Conscious Aerospace, we aim to transition to sustainable aviation in a technical and economical way. #SustainableAviation #InnovationMission #Decarbonisation #Collaboration #AviationTechnology