The Airframer Bulletin

Airbus AALTO HAPS

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Airbus AALTO HAPS, newest first.

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2026

2 September

Amprius develops battery cell reaching 500 Wh/kg

The second-generation SiCore cell reaches 500 Wh/kg on standard manufacturing equipment, opening a route to volume production for long-endurance aviation platforms.

16 February

ReleaseAALTO targets Australia for Zephyr’s next operating site, launching call to national payload industry

2025

14 October

ReleaseAirbus streamlines its tactical uncrewed aerial system offering

22 July

ReleaseAmprius ships high-performance SiCore cells to multiple drone customers from U.S. pilot line

21 May

ReleaseAALTO Zephyr achieves world-record 67-day flight powered by Amprius ultra-high-energy batteries

3 February

ReleaseZephyr completes 13 days of stratospheric flight and testing, launching operations from Kenya base

2024

15 July

ReleaseAALTO achieves milestone HAPS regulation, with Design Organisation Approval from UK Civil Aviation Authority

18 April