Ordinarily, airliners have to run their jet engines in order to taxi along the runway – this uses a lot of fuel, plus it generates a lot of carbon emissions. A new in-ground electrical towing system, ...

Airbus recently announced that it’s planning to design, build, and demonstrate a “megawatt-class propulsion system” intended for a large-scale passenger aircraft, featuring hydrogen fuel-cell tech ...

The global aviation industry is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in its history, driven by a convergence ...

The test is a milestone towards operating flights with 100% sustainable fuel. GE Aerospace is taking another step towards its commitment to sustainable flights, completing testing with sustainable ...

Airbus-Safran space launch venture ArianeGroup has conducted a proof-of-concept test of hydrogen conditioning which would be suitable for feeding an aircraft engine. The test, carried out on 12 May at ...

Two rivals, one engine: the story behind the choice.

GE once thought super-efficient propfans were the future of air travel, until low fuel prices in the late 1980s moved fuel consumption down the list of priorities. Now, it's bringing them back with ...

Deutsche Aircraft has begun the early stages of modifying a legacy Dornier 328 twin-turboprop to serve as a flying testbed for a new hydrogen-electric powertrain. Dubbed “Alpha” by the German company, ...

Aircraft fuel consumption and performance modelling are central to addressing the dual imperatives of economic efficiency and environmental sustainability in modern aviation. This field integrates ...

Alaska Airlines is the most recent player to enter the field of hydrogen-powered flight. In May, Alaska Airlines announced a partnership with ZeroAvia aimed at ultimately revolutionizing regional air ...