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Beyond Aero reaches TRL6 for hydrogen-electric powered aircraft

Beyond Aero, a pioneer in hydrogen-electric propulsion for business aviation, has achieved Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6) for its hydrogen-electric powered aircraft. The milestone has been validated through a full-scale propulsion system test campaign in a representative environment, marking the transition from laboratory research to industrial viability. The demonstration took place at the company’s newly […]

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The new venture BRAVODELTA will specialise in providing strategic transactional support for complex aircraft trades

Industry veterans launch BRAVODELTA Aero-Ops

Aviation experts Bryson Monteleone, founder of BPMaero LLC and formerly with PwC Ireland, and Philip Carey, founder of Engage Aviation, have partnered to launch BRAVODELTA Aero-Ops (BRAVODELTA). The new venture will specialise in providing strategic transactional support for complex aircraft trades often considered challenging within the market. With more than three decades of combined advisory

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Conflux is developing an advanced heat exchanger, using additive manufacturing, for Airbus’ ZEROe project

Conflux develops heat exchanger for Airbus’ ZEROe project

Conflux Technology (Conflux) has joined Airbus’ ZEROe project with the development of a new heat exchanger for hydrogen-electric propulsion. The component has been created using additive manufacturing and is currently undergoing a readiness assessment. It plays a vital role in thermal regulation within megawatt-class fuel cell systems. Hydrogen fuel cells generate large amounts of heat.

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Spirit Airlines secures US$475 million financing package to drive restructuring

Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., the parent of Spirit Airlines, is pressing forward with its Chapter 11 restructuring efforts, setting out a series of measures designed to stabilise operations and reshape the airline for the years ahead. Speaking before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, the company detailed fresh financing arrangements,

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Flexjet places historic 300-jet order for Otto’s Phantom 3500

Otto Aerospace has confirmed its first fleet customer. Flexjet will serve as launch partner for the new Phantom 3500, an advanced business jet designed from the ground up for efficiency and sustainability. The Phantom 3500 is a clean-sheet creation. It applies breakthrough laminar-flow aerodynamics and an all-carbon-fibre structure. This technology package reduces fuel burn by

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Honeywell and ITP Aero have inaugurated Europe’s first F124 engine service centre in Madrid

Honeywell and ITP Aero open F124 engine MRO hub in Madrid

Honeywell and ITP Aero have officially opened Europe’s first maintenance, repair, and overhaul service centre for the Honeywell F124-GA-200 engine. The landmark facility is located at ITP Aero’s site in Ajalvir, Madrid. The launch was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by senior executives from both companies. The new centre represents a major step in

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PLAY Airlines has ceased operations © PLAY Airlines

Iceland’s PLAY Airlines ceases operations, leaves passengers stranded

PLAY Airlines has stopped flying after announcing the immediate closure of its business on Monday, September 29. The Icelandic low-cost carrier said performance had failed to match expectations. Recent months brought poor ticket sales, leaving the airline unable to continue. The Icelandic low-cost carrier said performance had failed to match expectations while recent months brought

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