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We are happy to announce that the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation (#AZEA) – of which #Bologna #airport is member - has just launched its #vision on enabling the operation of #hydrogen-powered and #electric flights in Europe. The establishment of this common vision demonstrates the capacity of the Alliance members to work together and their commitment to make the energy shift towards electricity and hydrogen a reality in aviation. The report sets the ambitious objective to have 36 to 68% of intra-EU flights operated by these new aircraft configurations by 2050 and describes how they would progressively penetrate the market. It identifies barriers and challenges to be addressed through coherent actions by the members of the ecosystem, related to aircraft production and certification, aerodromes, airspace, regulation and standardisation. It confirms the capacity of aircraft powered with electric or hydrogen to reduce aviation CO2 emissions on intra-EU routes by up to 30% in 2050. AZEA is a voluntary initiative of private and public partners launched by the European Commission and supported by EUROCONTROL who share the objective to prepare the entry into commercial service of hydrogen-powered and electric aircraft. You can learn more about AZEA and its vision here: https://lnkd.in/emgfebvM #BLQInnovability #sustainability

#MORPHORecommends 🌍✈️ Explore the updated Clean Aviation Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA)! This new vision focuses on innovative aircraft concepts that aim to reduce net-GHG emissions by up to 86% through tech advancements and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and Hydrogen (H2). Key points: · Targeting SMR and Regional segments · Tech readiness by 2030 for new products by 2035 Let’s shape a greener aviation future!

For those — like us — who are sad to have missed The Golden Age of Flying Boats you are going to love the potential of this collaboration between Jekta of Switzerland and ZeroAvia of California. Read their entire press release with link. | #aviation #hydrogenelectric #sustainableaviation | 🛩️ 🦆 ⚡️ 📰

How can aviation become decarbonized? This is the major question that will be addressed at the Clean Aviation Annual Forum in Brussels (Belgium) from March 5 to 6, 2024, where Liebherr Aerospace and Transportation will showcase cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions for a more sustainable aviation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/entD9s2V #aerospace #aviation #sustainableaviation #CAAF2024

How Are Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Revolutionizing #ZeroEmissionAviation? Hydrogen-powered aircraft represent a promising leap towards zero-emission aviation. By using hydrogen as fuel, these planes—whether through combustion or fuel cells—produce only heat and water, thus eliminating #greenhouse gas emissions. With ongoing research addressing #hydrogenstorage, safety, and costs, the aviation sector is poised to embrace this clean energy solution for a sustainable future. Key Market Players: GKN Aerospace, AeroDelft, Pipistrel Aircraft, Thales, Alakai Technologies Corporation, HES ENERGY SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED, Urban Aeronautics, ZeroAvia., AeroVironment.,Airbus Want To Know More: https://lnkd.in/dYzzryCu #HydrogenAircraft #ZeroEmissionAviation #CleanEnergy #SustainableFlight #AviationInnovation #FuelCellTechnology #GreenAviation #ClimateAction #HydrogenFuel #FutureOfFlight

#aviation #mobility #transportation #airtravel #aerostatics #modern_dirigibles #new_generation_dirigibles #TECHNOLOGY #INNOVATION #INVESTMENT #new_generation_airships #dirigibleinvestments #dirigibles #aerostatics #NOVA #solargroup #airship #NewEraOfEngineering  #airshipmarket #airshipmarketshare A road three years long SolarGroup announced the launch of a new project: New Generation Airships https://bit.ly/3AuhJuB - learn more

Australian #hydrogen-electric aircraft developer AMSL Aero is taking a long-range view of potential use cases for its in-development Vertiia aircraft, targeting intra-city operations rather than urban air taxi services. That is according to company chair Chris Smallhorn who tells FlightGlobal during the Singapore air show that Vertiia’s range and endurance will ultimately set it apart from a crowded electric vertical take-off and landing (#eVTOL) market. “Why emphasise range and endurance? Australia’s big,” he says. ”If we could only move around that 150km range, the reality in Australia is that you are locked into city operations. We will be pursuing particularly the regional and emergency medical services at the beginning.” An early prototype of AMSL proposed hydrogen-electric Vertiia vehicle has completed an initial flight-test programme Co-founded by chief engineer Andrew Moore and chief operating office Siobhan Lyndon about six years ago, AMSL is led by chief executive Max York The company is headquartered in the Sydney suburb of Bankstown. The start-up’s proposed Vertiia aircraft will have a maximum range of 540nm (1,000km) and a payload of 500kg (1,100lb). ”That brings you to a very comfortable four passengers, or for EMS a stretcher and two medics, plus medical equipment,” Smallhorn says. Smallhorn says the company “almost certainly” will pursue a propulsion system based on liquid hydrogen, rather than gas. “It was just a matter of whether the ecosystem was developing at the rate that we are developing.” #sustainableaviation #lh2 #liquidhydrogen #evtol #singaporeairshow

🚀 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟱 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁! We’re excited to present our updated #SRIA, where the vision for the 2nd Phase of the Clean Aviation programme is outlined. This phase focuses on four cutting-edge aircraft concepts designed to revolutionise SMR, Regional and Hydrogen segments with a strong emphasis on sustainability.   ✈️With these innovations, we aim to reduce net-GHG emissions down to an average of 86% thanks to an improved efficiency of 30% from aircraft technological innovations at aircraft level and the use of SAF and Hydrogen. By 2030, we expect these technologies to reach #TRL6, paving the way for disruptive new products and services, ready for Entry in Service by 2035.   In the words of Rosalinde van der Vlies, Chair Clean Aviation, European Commission Director of Clean Planet, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation states: "Decarbonising aviation in Europe relies significantly on investments in research and innovation, as well as strong coordinated approach at EU, national and regional level. This updated Clean Aviation Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda should serve as a compass for both the public and private sector in Europe, guiding the development of future disruptive aircraft technologies. It is an important piece of the puzzle to support the sustainable competitiveness of the EU aviation industry."   Read on to learn more about how we are shaping the future of sustainable aviation 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d6wfbKhk   #CleanAviation #Innovation #Research #EUfund

If you are in the aerospace industry or aerospace students, and wondering what is the next step in the EU for aero, it is highly recommended that you go through the document indeed.

#aircraft #airlines #hydrogen #sustainability #innovation #engineering Fantastic news… British regional airline Loganair is aiming to launch the world’s first zero emissions passenger air service using a hydrogen-electric Britten-Norman Islander plane. Loganair announced on January 30, 2024, that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to enter an enhanced level of collaboration. “This strategic alliance encompasses operational requirements and design, standards and regulations, infrastructure development, and stakeholder engagement,” Cranfield Aerospace Solutions said. Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is the expert team behind Project Fresson and its hydrogen-powered aircraft demonstrator. The plan is to introduce the hydrogen-electric Britten-Norman Islander aircraft into operational service at Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and the Orkney region by 2027. “The short haul routes we operate in Orkney and the challenging weather conditions we face, make the ideal test bed for hydrogen-electric aircraft, and we are incredibly proud that we could be offering the world’s first commercial zero emissions flights,” Peter Simpson, Executive Chairman of Loganair, said. https://lnkd.in/dFeMGM2z