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2024
11 March

ReleaseThe future of kit aircraft: Introducing the Dakota e-Hawk by CKD Aero & Kite Magnetics

7 March

ReleaseThe “miracle of packaging”: Cranfield Aerospace Solutions on the challenges of hydrogen fuel cell technology for zero-emissions aircraft

4 March

ReleaseAmpaire acquires Magpie Aviation further expanding its product capabilities and market reach

29 February The next step is to upgrade the flight testbed to fly the powertrain fueled by Universal's modules.

Universal Hydrogen powers megawatt-class powertrain using liquid hydrogen

The company's liquid hydrogen module holds fuel to power the iron bird for over three hours at full power, with two such modules sufficient for 500 nautical miles of usable range (on top of reserves) for an ATR72 airliner.

28 February

ReleaseZeroAvia selected to work with the UK Civil Aviation Authority on hydrogen readiness

22 February

ReleaseAIR partners with Nidec to develop customised eVTOL motor for AIR ONE production model

22 February

ReleaseThe final home stretch for H55's battery pack certification

15 February The HEROPS industry partners are MT Aerospace, RTX's Collins Aerospace, Lufthansa Technik and Eaton; the research partners are Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) and the Technical University Vienna.

Seven partners kick off development of the Flying Fuel Cell

During the HEROPS project's three-year period, the partners, led by MTU, plan to build a ground demonstrator with 1.2 megawatts of power. Regional aircraft could be using the system by 2035.

1 February

ReleaseHeart Aerospace raises $107 million in hybrid-electric funding

30 January

ReleaseLoganair and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions set sights on debuting world's first operational hydrogen-electric Britten-Norman Islander in Kirkwall by 2027

2023
13 December

ReleaseGE Aerospace celebrates 10th anniversary of the EPISCenter

12 December

ReleaseBJG Electronics and Electro Enterprises rebrand as FDH Aero

7 December EcoPulse during its first flight on November 29, 2023, from Tarbes, France.

EcoPulse aircraft demonstrator makes first hybrid-electric flight

The demonstrator aims to evaluate the operational advantages of integrating hybrid-electric distributed propulsion, with specific emphasis on CO2 emissions and noise level reduction.

22 November Boom Supersonic has selected tier-one aerospace leader Latecoere to join its growing network of global suppliers.

Latecoere signs supplier agreement for Boom's wiring interconnection

The EWIS will comprise over 103 kilometres (64 miles) of wiring, requiring more than 45,000 electrical connections, guaranteeing optimal safety and system reliability for Overture and Symphony.

21 November

ReleaseU.S. Air Force awards $37 million to Piasecki Aircraft Corporation to develop next-generation VTOLs and hydrogen propulsion technologies

9 November

Airbus taps Advent for hydrogen fuel cell expertise

The project will focus on the needs for future hydrogen-fuelled aircraft, aiming to reduce the weight and volume of the powertrain system through a simplified balance of plant and cooling subsystems.

2 November

LaunchPoint gains patent for Hybrid Power System in electric flight

The HPS elevates system-specific power while reducing energy storage mass. It regulates variable voltage sources such as permanent magnet generators while functioning as a microgrid power manager.

23 October

ReleaseEH Group tests HTPEM fuel cell to decarbonise aviation

18 October The groundbreaking ceremony included the presence of esteemed H55 stakeholders, including valued customers, trusted suppliers, senior government officials, and members of the local community.

H55 kicks off construction of North American premises and Canadian HQ

The new facility will include product development and customer integration support and will play a crucial role in the company's ambitions in bringing clean aviation solutions to the North American market.

11 October Collins Aerospace's next-gen electric power systems lab, The Grid, in Rockford, Illinois.

Collins opens advanced electric power systems lab

With 25,000 square feet of space and an initial test capability of eight megawatts (MW), The Grid will allow Collins to produce cutting-edge electric motors, controllers, generators and distribution systems.

2 October

ReleaseSafran acquires Thales' aeronautical electrical systems activities

28 September The hybrid-electric system will enable more efficient engine performance during the different phases of flight, such as take-off, climb and cruise.

GKN and P&WC collaborate on high voltage for hybrid

The two companies will work to integrate high voltage electrical systems on an experimental aircraft, and target flight testing to begin in 2024.

26 September

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen celebrates 250th order for its hydrogen regional aircraft products

26 September

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen kicks off flight test campaign for its hydrogen regional aircraft at the Mojave Air & Space Port

14 September

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen receives G-1 from the FAA, marking key step in establishing the certification standards for hydrogen-powered flight

11 September

ReleaseRTX begins fabrication of 1MW generator for Air Force Research Laboratory

24 August

UpNext selects R&D compressor for hydrogen power onboard

Airbus UpNext will replace the onboard auxiliary power unit on an A330 aircraft with a hydrogen fuel cell system that will generate electricity.

22 August

ReleaseAstronics Corporation selected by Bell to develop electrical power and distribution system for U.S. Army Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft

22 August

ReleaseHybrid-electric aircraft completes historic Alaska flight

17 August Supporting up to 900kW fuel cell systems, the compressor is many times more powerful than any existing fuel cell compressors and offers superior power density.

Lightweight compressor drives ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric powertrain

The ZeroAvia compressor offers highly stable performance across a large range of power and operating environment requirements, and will support up to 900kW fuel cell systems.

17 August The new headquarters building in Goleta.

Triple workforce leads LaunchPoint to larger premises

The company is looking to add a significant number of technical and manufacturing employees as both government and commercial programs increase into 2024.

1 August

ReleaseAstronics Corporation announces growing backlog of electrical system solutions for eVTOL aircraft manufacturers

26 July

ReleaseCrane and Heart Aerospace to collaborate on Electrical Power Distribution System for ES-30

25 July

ReleaseRossell Techsys unveils state-of-the-art Calibration and Metrology Lab

19 July

ReleaseZeroAvia successfully completes initial Dornier 228 flight test campaign

13 July

ReleaseDeutsche Aircraft and ASE S.p.A. announce agreement for AC Primary Power Generation & Distribution System for the D328eco™

12 July

ReleaseTT Electronics awarded team Tempest contract from BAE Systems

12 July

ReleaseThales to acquire Cobham Aerospace Communications to strengthen its avionics portfolio

6 July “Lightning McClean,” as the aircraft is called, will now be based at Mojave for additional test flights gearing up to its goal of commercial entry into service in late 2025.

Space port becomes base for Universal's hydrogen adventure

During the final leg to Mojave the Dash-8's hydrogen fuel cell powertrain was used throughout, accruing over 180nm, and a flight time of over one hour - the longest by a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain to date.

26 June

ReleaseEquipmake signs aerospace electric motor production supply agreement with H55

22 June

ReleaseSafran expands its partnership with AURA AERO for the hybrid-electric propulsion of the ERA aircraft

22 June

ReleaseSafran and Volocopter explore to drive eVTOL future forward

22 June

ReleaseCooperation on high performance electric drives for aircraft propulsion

21 June

ReleaseDovetail Electric Aviation to develop electric propulsion system with Hyundai hydrogen fuel cell system

20 June

ReleaseRTX STEP-Tech demonstrator completes first engine run and electrical system integration test

19 June

ReleaseSafran creates four production lines for its electric motors

19 June

ReleaseNew Rolls-Royce small engine set to begin tests to advance hybrid-electric flight

19 June

ReleaseH2FLY announces the development of a new generation of fuel cell system for commercial aircraft

19 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace unveils Global Technology Centre (GTC) in the Netherlands, advancing sustainable aerospace technology

19 June

ReleaseBritish companies collaborate to lead the way in sustainable flight solutions for light aircraft