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Writer's pictureErez "Terry" Barkaee

Are we on Root towards a more Sustainable Aviation?

Climate extreme & rapid changes are forcing our industry into our biggest challenge.

"We see the green technology as the road that we have to keep our aircraft and products relevant" said Todd Young, retired De Havilland COO and now head of its coming hybrid-electric turboprop in an interview he recently conducted with The Air Current eMagazine


I have gathered a few current great examples for our industry impressive path towards a more sustainable aviation.


I believe we must strive for a sustainable solution to be ready within the next few years - Rather then the UN 2050 target.


Universal Hydrogen has raised $62M in additional funding, including from Tencent and GE Aviation, at a $262M valuation, and aims to test its hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain with a 40-seat jet next year


Bristol-based Electric Aviation Group hopes to bring the first 70-plus seater Hybrid Electric Regional Aircraft (HERA) to the mass air transportation market by 2028


De Havilland pursuit of a hybrid-electric turboprop


Energia family! Check out our 4 new concept aircraft that use different sustainable propulsion technologies


AS FIRST FLIGHT APPROACHES, EVIATION FOUNDER EXPLAINS HOW AND WHY ALICE GOT A NEW LOOK


Alaska’s inflight service just got better for the planet - Boxed Water and paper cups are in, 1.8M pounds of plastics are out

First commercial hydrogen-electric flight between London and Rotterdam The Hague

Airport expected in 2024


Ireland’s ASL commits to buy Universal’s hydrogen ‘conversion kits’ for ATRs

Airflow Exceeds $600M in Orders for eSTOL Aircraft


Islander Arrives For Modification To Hydrogen Propulsion


VOLOTEA, AIR NOSTRUM AND DANTE AERONAUTICAL UNVEIL PLANS FOR A FIRST 100% ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT


United Airlines signed an agreement with Heart Aerospace to acquire the ES-19 aircraft, a 19-seat electric airliner that has the potential to decarbonize regional air travel. United Express regional partner, Mesa Airlines, Inc., has also agreed to purchase and operate the ES-19.


Universal Hydrogen, Deutsche Aircraft partner on zero-emissions regional aviation



Sources: LinkedIn / FutureFlight eMagazine / Alaska Airlines Blog / ZeroAvia website / The Air Current / FlightGlobal / Aviation Today eMagazine / Aviation Week / Globetrender / VOLOTEA / Gulf Energy Information






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