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Aviation is a complex business encompassing hi-tech aircraft, engineering, scientific principles, and many global rules and regulations - and yet, without a few columns of data that are communicated effectively, the industry would come to a grinding halt. Welcome to the world of flight schedules! 🛫🕓 Find out more in our latest insider's guide here: https://hubs.li/Q02FPByJ0 #Aviation #AviationData #TravelData

Pearl 10X flight testing underway Rolls-Royce has kicked off the #flight test campaign for the new Pearl 10X business jet engine that will power Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 10X #flagship. It is installed on the inboard starboard #wing of the propulsion specialist’s Boeing 747-200 #flying testbed. The Pearl 10X first became #airborne on 18 March during a commissioning flight from Waco in Texas. A second longer sortie followed two days later. Assembly of the initial Dassault Falcon Jet 10X is due to begin later this year, with service entry targeted for 2027. Neither Dassault nor Rolls-Royce have disclosed the exact #thrust figure for the Pearl 10X, simply saying it is rated at more than 18,000lb. To date, the programme has accumulated over 2,300 test hours, including ground runs of the Pearl 10X & the Advance2 core demonstrator. Innovations on the Pearl 10X include the Advance2 two-spool core, including a 10-stage high-pressure compressor, a two-stage shroudless high-pressure #turbine combined with a high-performance low-pressure system. It shares common architecture with the less powerful Pearl 700 for the Gulfstream Aerospace G700, including a 132cm diameter blisked fan. The Pearl 10X is the first Rolls-Royce engine selected to power a Dassault Falcon business #jet. #businessjet’s are awesome! #bizjet #bizav https://lnkd.in/dzANxE8v

Airbus is still determining the sector into which it would launch a hydrogen-powered aircraft, but indicates it will start small and avoid competing with its other aircraft models. Chief executive Guillaume Faury speaking during a briefing on 15 February, said the aircraft – intended for service entry around 2035 – is likely to fit the “low end of the market”. “#Hydrogen fits very well with this,” he says. Faury says the airframer is “refining the exact positioning” of the proposed aircraft, but states that it will “not compete with the rest of the product range”. 30 mins into the conference call https://lnkd.in/eZwnABQn Guillaume mentioned SAF was used for 10% of aircraft operations for logistics, Flight testing and deliveries in 2023. New technology bricks projects for SAF 100% - and continue to explore Fuel Cell results which are being fuelled by recent power on test results. ”We could then scale up, depending on success and time, from that position,” he adds. Airbus has been exploring propulsion options based on hydrogen combustion as well as hydrogen fuel-cells, under its ZEROe initiative, and previously outlined a number of concept aircraft from turboprops to blended-wing designs. But Faury stresses that any hydrogen-fuelled aircraft development can only run in parallel with progress with certification frameworks, as well as operational and regulatory issues regarding a hydrogen ecosystem. Q&A https://lnkd.in/e_7tqtCu #zeroe #hydrogenfuelcells #LH2 #certification EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency Civil Aviation Authority #regulators #singleaisle #safety #quality #sustainableaviation #decarbonisation #aviation #digitalisation #DDMS #BWB #BlendedWingBody #airlines #aviation #aerospace #Airbus

#ICYMI | As pre-studies for the ATR EVO concept continue, our SVP Engineering Daniel Cuchet discussed the most recent advancements and what we aim for in terms of performance and CO2 emissions reduction with Dominic Perry. Read the entire article on FlightGlobal 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZtSkC37

A new era for aviation? Developers of hybrid-electric aircraft are seizing their moment ✈️ As the hype around electric-battery-powered aircraft cools down, these developers are proving their worth with improved range, fuel economy, reduced emissions, and lower maintenance costs. My colleagueRobin Riedel shares in this article his insightful perspectives on the future and economic benefits of hybrid-electric aircraft. Read the full article from Aviation Week to understand how this technology could revolutionize the aviation industry: https://lnkd.in/gaMf2Pgr

Revolutionizing the Skies: Navigating the Future of Commercial Aviation Dive into our in-depth analysis of the commercial aircraft industry as we explore the dynamics of market competition, breakthroughs in fuel efficiency, and the recovery strategies post-pandemic. Discover how industry leaders like Boeing and Airbus are pushing the boundaries with innovations such as the 787 Dreamliner and the A320neo to set new standards in efficiency and sustainability. Learn about the pivotal role of government support during economic downturns and how digital advancements are optimizing aircraft performance. Join us as we discuss the evolving landscape of commercial aviation, the impact of environmental considerations, and the long-term outlook driven by rising global demand. This conversation is essential for professionals in the aviation sector looking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment. #AviationIndustry #CommercialAviation #AerospaceInnovation #SustainableTravel #AviationTechnology

Our last members‘ call featured a presentation by Simon Newitt from Heart Aerospace on “Regenerating regional flying: An introduction to Heart Aerospace and the ES-30”. ✈ Heart Aerospace, a producer of #hybrid-electric aircraft, emerged from a research project and is dedicated to revolutionizing the #regional aviation market by addressing its challenging characteristics, i.e. its #emissions, its low #profitability, the high acquisition and maintenance costs, and the underusage of small regional #airports. Simon introduced us to the ES-30, a 30-seat hybrid-#electric aircraft that promises zero emissions operations on short routes. The aircraft uses batteries and additionally incorporates turbo generators fed by #fuel – ideally #SAF – that can be switched on and off and thus enhance the flight distance range. The charging time of the ES-30 is around 30 minutes and it boasts lower operating and maintenance costs when compared to conventional #aircraft. The aim is for the ES-30 to be type certified in 2028 with the first aircraft entering into service before the end of this decade. Considering the complexity of #decarbonizing #aviation, we are delighted to learn about innovative solutions like Heart Aerospace’s ES-30 that have the potential to contribute to this monumental effort. #sustainableaviation #electricaircraft #decarbonization #netzero #sustainableaviationfuel #aviationfinance #sustainability #sustainabletravel #impactmemberscall

#ICYMI | As pre-studies for the ATR EVO concept continue, our SVP Engineering Daniel Cuchet discussed the most recent advancements and what we aim for in terms of performance and CO2 emissions reduction with Dominic Perry. Read the entire article on FlightGlobal 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZtSkC37

Airbus CEO Calls Open-Rotor Engine Technology Promising But Uncertain Aerospace companies are always looking for new technologies to make commercial aviation more sustainable and cost-effective. Among the things being tested currently is CFM’s new open-rotor tech, which is expected to be more fuel-efficient and deliver better economics. While there’s some optimism around it, it seems that leaders of aircraft manufacturers need more evidence to be fully convinced. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dYPFac94 #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation

Recognizing the crucial role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in achieving aviation’s 2050 net-zero CO2 goal, industry giants including Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, GE Aerospace, RTX’s Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Safran have formed Work Group 13 (WG 13). Led by Boeing and Airbus, WG 13 will assess the impacts of 100% SAF on airplane systems, coordinate testing efforts, and inform ASTM International of new fuel specifications. This collaboration aims to prepare the aviation ecosystem for 100% SAF, supporting a sustainable aviation future. Aviation Guide Safran Sustainable Fuels Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation Programme (SAF IP)#Aerospace #SAF #SustainableAviation #CleanEnergy #NetZero2050 #GreenAviation #AviationInnovation #Boeing #Airbus #GEAerospace #PrattAndWhitney #RollsRoyce #DassaultAviation #Safran #FutureOfFlight #AviationFuel #EcoFriendly #CarbonNeutral #JetFuel #SustainableFuel #ClimateAction #AviationGoals #AerospaceTechnology #EnvironmentalSustainability #AviationNews #GreenTechnology #SustainabilityInAviation