The award by the innovation arm of the Air Force Research Laboratory supports testing of the Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System and a hydrogen fuel cell.
Japan Airlines is working with startups H2Fly, Universal Hydrogen and ZeroAvia to explore the retrofit of its regional aircraft with zero-emission powertrains.
Aurora’s concept is a stealthy transport-style flying-wing design with moderate sweep and embedded engines powering four lift fans via mechanical drives.
Chinese startup AutoFlight has flown a prototype of a firefighting version of its CarryAll electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing uncrewed cargo aircraft.
European cargo drone airline Dronamics has signed an agreement with Dubai-based package carrier Aramex to enable same-day and middle-mile deliveries in the UAE.
German startup flyVbird is aiming to launch initial services in 2025 using four Tecnam P2012s, with six launch airports identified in Germany and Southern Scandinavia.
Propulsion and thermal management developer Reaction Engines and hydrogen fuel-cell system developer Cranfield Aerospace Solutions have built on their existing ties.
