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The aviation giant has previously conducted test flights replacing petroleum jet fuel with sustainable fuels
The HyFlyer II project is set to have its first flight in early 2023
The controversial project was previously blocked by the Court of Appeal, who concluded it conflicted with climate goals
A new Transition Pathway Initiative study highlights the aviation sector is performing ‘particularly badly’ in terms of setting goals
Projects will also develop new manufacturing processes that ensure turbine blades can withstand the extreme operating environments commonly found in natural gas turbines in both the aviation and power generation sectors
Members of the UK’s Sustainable Aviation coalition penned the letter to the Prime Minister to reaffirm the industry’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2050 and call for additional support
The flight took place in Cranfield and is part of a government-backed programme which aims to prove hydrogen is an efficient energy source for commercial aviation
The project aims to beat the current all-electric flight world record early next year
The upgrade of the Single European Sky regulatory framework is expected to help reduce up to 10% of air transport emissions
The company believes hydrogen as a power source could hold the key to the decarbonisation of aerospace and other industries