Propulsion-electric

A subscale version of the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain has been test flying in France on a demonstrator based on a G1 Aviation ultralight aircraft.

Canada backs sustainability research; electric Smartflyer rolls out; NASA’s X-59 fires up engine; and tackling hydrogen engine vibrations.

Lilium burned through more than $1.4 billion without achieving first flight of its Lilium Jet. Shareholders and customers want answers.

The show featured a new challenger for broadband inflight connectivity, updates to unconventional aircraft and more.

Small startups in Airbus’ home city have the potential to drive technological advancements in the industry.

The ES1000, from Beijing-based manufacturer Yifei Aviation Technology, uses distributed hybrid-electric propulsion and blown lift for short takeoff and landing.

Chinese automaker Chery has flown the prototype flight module for a drive/fly electric “land and air” vehicle.

A handful of startups are betting that more efficient electric and hybrid propulsion will open up new markets around the world for water-based aviation.

Fan-in-wing VTOL airlifter; Electrifying the C-130; Hover record goal for LH2 drone; Fly-drive logistics eVTOL.

The engine-maker’s failure to sell its electric propulsion unit reflects the financial fragility of the advanced air mobility sector.

The proposal is supported by NASA studies showing potential energy savings from the hybridization of the C-130.

The 7%-scale CX-1 is planned to be followed by the CX-2.

Rolls-Royce has elected to shut down its electrical propulsion unit, Rolls-Royce Electrical, having failed to find a buyer for the business.

Electric propulsion promises lower operating costs and emissions, but will they be enough?

Hydrogen-powered four-seater; Flying Fuel Cell tests; Europe’s advanced wings; and silicon-based fuel cell.

Tests of a liquid hydrogen fuel system by MTU Aero Engines validate that a defined mass flow of preconditioned hydrogen can be fed safely into a fuel cell.

As the Swedish hybrid-electric startup takes a step toward flying a prototype of its regional aircraft, the road to certification remains long and risky.

ATR has revealed new details of the preliminary hybrid power system architecture under study for the company’s advanced EVO family.

The final tranche of funding for hydrogen-electric propulsion startup ZeroAvia came from the Scottish National Investment Bank.

Hydroplane has been awarded a Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the U.S. Navy.

Heart also plans to fly the X1 within the next six months from a yet-to-be-decided airport in the U.S., which would make it the first new-generation hybrid aircraft to reach that milestone.

The advancement of hydrogen and electric propulsion research at Royal NLR comes as several Netherlands-based companies are designing new-generation aircraft.

Testing contrail avoidance; Spectrum for UAS control; Electrifying the King Air; Longer-lived batteries.

Swiss startup Jekta has announced an order from South Korean lessor Solyu for 30 of its PHA-ZE 100 hydrogen-electric seaplanes.

Aircraft serial number 0001 is being assembled at Bye’s facilities at Centennial Airport in Denver.