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British Airways backs ZeroAvia for electric airliner

ZeroAvia has raised $24.3 million (£17.6 million) to develop the two megawatt hydrogen-electric powertrain for a full-size regional aircraft. The consortium of investors includes British Airways. This new round of…

Lilium reveals 7-seater electric air taxi and US merger

Lilium has revealed it is developing a 7-seat electric vertical take-off and landing jet with commercial flight operations beginning in 2024. The German company also announced it intends intention to…

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Rolls-Royce and Tecnam to deliver all-electric passenger aircraft by 2026

Rolls-Royce and aircraft manufacturer Tecnam are joining forces with Widerøe, the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft for the commuter market, ready for revenue service…

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Rolls-Royce’s electric record bid ‘Spirit of Innovation’ completes taxi test

Rolls-Royce has successfully completed taxying its ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft, the electric aircraft that it’s building to attempt a world speed record. For the first time, the aircraft powered along…

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Aura Aero links with gigafactory for electric aerobatic aircraft

New French aircraft maker Aura Aero has linked up with Verkor, another new company developing battery cells for electric vehicles. Through this collaboration, Aura Aero plans to develop its range…

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Business & General Aviation Events Coming Up

2021 MAY 18-20: EBACE Connect, online only link JUNE 3-5: France Air Expo, Lyon Bron Airport link JULY 26-1 August: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, USA link AUGUST 15: World Helicopter Day…

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Covid-19 impact on helicopter MRO services

There’s no denying that Covid-19 pandemic changed the aviation industry as a whole. According to IATA, in 2020 the aviation industry suffered a net loss of $118.5 billion. Aircraft were…