AMSL to Test Hydrogen-powered Vertiia eVTOL Aircraft with Airbus ZeroE Hydrogen Airliner Design
Key Ideas
  • Australian eVTOL start-up AMSL plans to test their second full-scale hydrogen-powered Vertiia eVTOL aircraft later this year.
  • Airbus introduces the ZeroE Hydrogen Airliner design, featuring more energy-efficient four open rotor engines for reduced emissions.
  • U.S. government allocates $20 billion for the F-47 Fighter contract to ensure air dominance with first flights targeted by 2029.
  • Numerous regions like Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, India, Brazil, and the U.S. are embracing hydrogen-powered and hybrid-electric aircraft for their fleet growth.
Australian eVTOL start-up AMSL is gearing up to test their second full-scale prototype, a hydrogen-powered Vertiia eVTOL aircraft. This move aligns with the global push towards sustainable aviation. Concurrently, Airbus has unveiled the latest design of the ZeroE Hydrogen Airliner, utilizing four open rotor engines for enhanced energy efficiency. This design shift aims to lower emissions compared to traditional six-engine configurations. On the military front, the U.S. government is investing $20 billion in the F-47 Fighter program to achieve air dominance, with the first flights slated for 2029. Moreover, regions like Southeast Asia are witnessing significant growth in their business aviation fleet, while China faced a decline. Additionally, companies like Electra are expanding their customer base for the EL9 nine-seater hybrid-electric aircraft. XTI Aerospace is progressing with the TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft certification, with the FAA accepting their application. The aviation industry is also witnessing innovations such as Beyond Aero's redesign of a hydrogen business jet, moving gaseous hydrogen fuel tanks out of the cabin to the wing. Furthermore, Pilatus has introduced the PC-12 Pro with advanced Garmin Avionics, replacing the previous Honeywell Apex system, demonstrating a trend towards modernizing avionics systems for improved efficiency and safety.
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