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The industry ledger

Every dated fact behind the news — acquisitions, contracts, certifications, first flights, appointments — one stream, cut any way you need: by theme, country, sector, program or date. A filtered view is a URL: bookmark it and it becomes your standing query.

The industry ledger is an Analytics feature

Ask questions the news pages can’t answer — every acquisition touching one country this year, every certification in a sector, every appointment on a program’s suppliers — each answer sourced, dated and linked. A worked example runs below.

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Worked example — Corporate events across the industry, last 6 months. Analytics subscribers set every filter.
All events · Airbus ZEROe · all time

14 facts on record · showing the newest 8 — narrow the query for the rest

The table pans sideways — swipe for the rest of the columns ›
DateEventWhat happenedCompanyProgram
02/04/2026 Regulatory approval The FAA published special conditions for ZeroAvia's 600kW electric engine as a Final Rule in the Federal Register, advancing its type certification path. ZeroAvia, IncZeroAviaZeroAvia, Inc Airbus ZEROe
30/09/2025 Partnership agreement signed Conflux Technology announced its role supporting Airbus' ZEROe project by developing an additive-manufactured heat exchanger for hydrogen-electric propulsion. Conflux TechnologyAirbus S.A.S. Airbus ZEROe
18/06/2025 MoU signed Airbus and MTU Aero Engines signed a memorandum of understanding at the Paris Air Show to develop a hydrogen fuel cell engine for aviation. Airbus Group SEMTU Aero Engines Airbus ZEROe
24/03/2025 Programme launch At the 2025 Airbus Summit, Airbus presented an updated ZEROe roadmap including a fully electric fuel-cell-powered aircraft concept with four 2MW electric propulsion engines. Airbus S.A.S.Air Liquide Airbus ZEROeAirbus A320
16/07/2024 Partnership agreement signed Trelleborg Sealing Solutions partnered with Airbus to develop seals for hydrogen propulsion systems for the ZEROe concept aircraft. Trelleborg Sealing Solutions UKAirbus S.A.S. Airbus ZEROe
09/01/2024 Facility opening Airbus opened a ZEROe Development Centre for hydrogen technologies at its Stade site in Germany to accelerate composite hydrogen-system development. Airbus S.A.S.CTC GmbH (Composite Technology Center)Airbus Filton Airbus ZEROe
12/07/2023 Ground test milestone DLR and GE Aerospace completed the first investigation of 100% hydrogen combustion under realistic engine operating conditions at DLR's Institute of Propulsion Technology in Cologne. DLR - German Aerospace CenterAirbus S.A.S.GE Aerospace Advanced Technology (GE AAT) Airbus ZEROe
20/06/2023 Partnership agreement signed Airbus and STMicroelectronics signed an agreement to cooperate on power electronics R&D for SiC and GaN devices supporting future hybrid and electric aircraft. Airbus S.A.S.STMicroelectronics International N.V. Airbus ZEROeAirbus CityAirbus