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German startup airline EVIA AERO GmbH has signed a letter of intent with Britten-Norman to purchase 15 Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. According to Evia, the aircraft acquired from Britten-Norman will commence delivery at the beginning of 2027. These aircraft will then be converted to zero-emissions platforms powered by hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion systems. Florian Kruse, CEO at Evia Aero said: “We are fully committed to the Britten-Norman Islander. The aircraft fulfils all the skills we need as an operator for short-haul flights. It is important to us to use a product that is already in use worldwide and has proven itself.” Read full: https://lnkd.in/eiDPkNMq

Natilus and MONTE to facilitate blended-wing-body aircraft leasing On April 11, 2024, Californian startup Natilus and UK-based lessor MONTE Aircraft Leasing announced that they have entered into a partnership to provide financing options to potential customers of the currently under-development Kona aircraft. The Kona is a blended-wing-body cargo aircraft. Thanks to its clean-sheet design, once it becomes operational it will provide owners with double the payload capacity of traditional aircraft of a comparable size. Its unusual shape is not the only innovative aspect of the Kona, however. Natilus is developing this aircraft with the idea that it will become possible to operate remotely at a future date, and that it will also be able to accommodate novel sustainable propulsion technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/d-6HZWTe #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation

⚡️ Toulouse-Based Beyond Aero Raises $44M to Electrify Aviation ⚡️ Exciting news from the aviation industry! 🚀 Beyond Aero, a Toulouse-based startup, has just raised a whopping $44 million to revolutionise business aviation through electrification. At a time when the push for greener alternatives is stronger than ever, this funding round marks a significant step towards a more sustainable future in aviation. Business aviation is notorious for its high carbon footprint, producing ten times more CO2 per person than commercial flights. With their ambitious vision, Beyond Aero is tackling the most emissions-intensive segment of the aviation industry. They have already begun deploying $12 million to establish the world's most powerful integrated Hydrogen Electric Powertrain Lab. This lab will be pivotal in developing the cutting-edge technology required to bring their vision to fruition. The company's inaugural aircraft, One, is set to redefine business travel. Designed to carry 6 to 8 passengers over 800 nautical miles, it's expected to hit the market by 2030. With these promising advancements, Beyond Aero is not just contributing to reducing emissions but setting a new standard for the entire aviation industry. 🌍✈️ #Aviation #Sustainability #HydrogenTech

EVIA AERO GmbH partners with Britten-Norman for zero-emission aviation! The startup will acquire 15 Islander aircraft, converting them to hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion. Deliveries begin in 2027, supporting sustainable regional air routes across Europe. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyX7p3ca #SustainableAviation #HydrogenPowered #RegionalAirlines #AvfoilNews

New deal for AFI Ventures >> Estuaire 🛩 The aviation industry is responsible for more than 2% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2050, this number is expected to substantially increase if no action is taken to increase fleet efficiency and massively develop low-carbon fuels following the expected increase in demand for flights and the rapid relative improvement of land-based emission sources. Decarbonizing aviation is challenging due to the complexity of emissions, which consist of CO2 and non-CO2 emissions. All mitigation levers (technology, operations, low carbon fuels) will have to be activated. This is where Estuaire steps in. Founded by brothers Maxime and Nicolas Meijers, Estuaire develops a advanced software solution to monitor and reduce the climate impact of aviation. By leveraging flight trajectories, weather and passenger data to build an exhaustive platform tracking aviation and its climate impact, Estuaire offers a comprehensive data platform for airlines, airports, and aviation financiers analyzing extensive flight data to measure both CO2 and non-CO2 emissions - including contrails-, aiming to decarbonize the aviation industry. Happy to take part with AFI Ventures to the €2.2M seed round led by Satgana and including also Safran Corporate Ventures and XAnge. Welcome to Maxime, Nicolas and the whole team to our community of entrepreneurs driving the evolution of our world’s most pressing issues. cc Audrey, Mamadou, Constantin, Kim, Ventech #ClimateAction #GreenTech #SustainableAviation

In the heart of Bavaria, the Technische Universität München (TUM) has long been a hub for engineering and innovation. 🚀 It was here that Daniel Wiegand, inspired by aviation pioneer Otto Lilienthal, dreamed of reimagining air travel with electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. ✈️ In 2015, Wiegand and fellow TUM graduates co-founded Lilium to bring this vision to life—a sleek, all-electric aircraft promising zero-emission urban and regional mobility. 🌍 Lilium gained global attention with prototypes like the Lilium Eagle and five-seater Lilium Jet, securing nearly $400 million in funding and service agreements in Florida and Germany. Wiegand described their mission as creating “sustainable and accessible high-speed regional transportation.” 💡 Yet, the capital-intensive nature of eVTOL development and Europe’s fragmented regulatory landscape strained Lilium’s finances. Despite raising over $1 billion, escalating costs and delays forced the company to seek a €50 million state guarantee, which was denied. ❌ By October 2024, Lilium filed for insolvency for its German subsidiaries, and in November, announced a structured M&A process as a last attempt to survive. Lilium’s rise and fall serve as a microcosm of Europe’s struggle to foster and sustain innovation…

💥 Funding for Aviation related to the climate crisis 💥 We are looking for international startups companies from the aviation sector in ideation or R&D stage that wish to establish a location in Austria (DACH region )  have the unique opportunity to take advantage of generous public funding of up to 85% of 2 million EUR . The funding is for R&D with the aim to employ 75% Austrian employees Only after funding has been approved is it necessary to set up a company in Austria asa subsidiary GmbH The funded project will address innovative topics related to the climate crisis. Innovations with primary application potential in civil aviation will be funded in the following subject areas, with topics with a positive impact on the climate crisis being particularly worthy of funding. Þ   Aircraft Þ   Drives (including SAF and hydrogen) Þ   Aircraft structures and components Þ   Cabin equipment and facilities Þ   Materials and manufacturing technologies Þ   Cockpit equipment and aircraft electronics Þ   Basic systems Þ   Air traffic infrastructure and air traffic control Þ   Airport infrastructure Þ   Ground testing, inspection and training equipment We have limited time for submitting the application on the last day fore your application 15/2/2025 If you are interested in this project, we look forward to hearing from you. Please drop an email to info@gold-ventures.com #Innovation #Luftfahrt #Startup #Forschung #Klimakrise #Nachhaltigkeit #Investition

Today, we are kicking off a three-part announcement of great funding news for Clearwings Electric Aviation, starting with a recent success alongside our partners Falcon Electric Aviation! The Clearwings and Falcon teams came together to apply for – and win! – a considerable subsidy from Brabant Geeft Energie that covers 50% of the project financing. Brabant, a province in the south of Netherlands, is where our home base airport is located and our initial retrofitting operations are taking place. The Brabant Geeft Energie subsidy is a regional effort to aide in and accelerate the sustainable energy transition. This project and its associated funding will be utilized towards designing a Common Battery System Architecture for 2-6-seater airplanes which can be retrofitted with battery-electric powertrains. Clearwings has been in a long collaboration with the Falcon team, which is a TU Eindhoven student team with similar goals of electrifying aviation through retrofitting. We’re well underway with our efforts already in developing this battery architecture, and more projects are starting as well. Stay tuned for our second announcement regarding further funding recently received by Clearwings! #subsidy #bigwins #funding #startup #electricaviation #sustainability

🚀 Funding for Aviation related to the climate crisis ⚡ We are looking for international startups companies from the aviation sector in ideation or R&D stage that wish to establish a location in Austria (DACH region )  have the unique opportunity to take advantage of generous public funding of up to 85% of 2 million EUR . The funding is for R&D with the aim to employ 75% Austrian employees Only after funding has been approved is it necessary to set up a company in Austria asa subsidiary GmbH The funded project will address innovative topics related to the climate crisis. Innovations with primary application potential in civil aviation will be funded in the following subject areas, with topics with a positive impact on the climate crisis being particularly worthy of funding. Þ   Aircraft Þ   Drives (including SAF and hydrogen) Þ   Aircraft structures and components Þ   Cabin equipment and facilities Þ   Materials and manufacturing technologies Þ   Cockpit equipment and aircraft electronics Þ   Basic systems Þ   Air traffic infrastructure and air traffic control Þ   Airport infrastructure Þ   Ground testing, inspection and training equipment We have limited time for submitting the application on the last day fore your application 15/2/2025 If you are interested in this project, we look forward to hearing from you. Please drop an email to info@gold-ventures.com #Innovation #Luftfahrt #Startup #Forschung #Klimakrise #Nachhaltigkeit #Investition #Drones

How will Vertaxi’s flying taxi impact regional transportation in densely populated areas? Chinese eVTOL company VERTAXI has raised $29 million in a new financing round, bringing its total funding to over $57 million. The funds will support research and development, testing, and certification of The Matrix 1 (M1), a five-passenger flying taxi with a range of 150 miles. After debuting in Shanghai, the M1 aims to transform commutes, potentially reducing a three-hour drive to just 30 minutes. Led by Zhongshan Venture Capital, the funding round includes investments from Shanghai Jinshan District, Binfu Capital, and others. Vertaxi plans to expand its operations in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Yangtze River Delta, with Longhao Aviation Industry Investment Co. expressing interest in purchasing 15 M1 units for freight logistics. What role do you think eVTOL technology will play in China’s urban transportation? Read the full article on our blog for more insights: https://lnkd.in/g9URcmCx #Vertaxi #eVTOL #TheMatrix1 #AviationInnovation #ZhongshanVentureCapital #UrbanAirMobility #ChinaAviation #AerospaceTechnology #AvfoilNews #SustainableTransport #FlyingTaxi #AirMobility #GreaterBayArea #ElectricAviation #RegionalTransport