Funky Looking Balloon Will Continue the Work of LM's Hybrid Airship Program
Lockheed Martin is tagging out of its Hybrid Airship concept, opting to pass its intellectual property over to a new commercial enterprise in the form of AT2 Aerospace. The company issued a statement reiterating its belief in the "potential for hybrid airships to transform global transport," while adding that the firm had been "in search of a transition partner to continue development of this important commercial work."
Sustainable Refueling Remains a Hot Topic for Next-Gen Development
ZeroAvia and Absolut Hydrogen have announced a partnership to jointly develop liquid hydrogen refueling infrastructure, a vital aspect of the future sustainable aviation ecosystem. Up to now, most hydrogen-powered aircraft have relied on the element in its less energy-dense, gaseous form, leaving valuable energy 'on the table' compared to a much more efficient liquid.
New EPISCenter in Dayton, Ohio to Serve as Hub for New Development
GE Aerospace bolstered its alternative power research with an investment of up to $20 million in the addition of a test cell at its Electrical Power Integrated Systems Center (EPISCenter) in Dayton, Ohio. Like so many of its competitors, GE Aerospace has been eagerly working away on developing alternative, sustainable fuels for its future product line. The acceleration in technical advancement is quickly outgrowing older legacy equipment and facilities, particularly now that GE has been selected for a NASA contract.
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