Engineers developed a fuel cell that offers more than three times as much energy per pound compared to lithium-ion batteries. Powered by a reaction between sodium metal and air, the device could be ...

The aviation industry is preparing for new-generation aircraft, whether they be all-electric, hybrid-electric, hydrogen-fueled, and more. Each type comes with specific requirements in terms of ...

Researchers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have successfully operated core components of a next-generation fuel cell system at over one megawatt of power each. This achievement marks a critical ...

Scientists have developed a fuel cell system which they say could ultimately have enough energy capacity to power regional electric aircraft. They state that the technology is capable of carrying over ...

This year's Airbus Summit marks what could become a turning point for the future of sustainable aviation. The European aerospace giant reaffirmed its commitment to develop a commercially viable ...

Developing novel propulsion technologies has proven more challenging than expected, leaving Embraer’s chief engineer now predicting his team would need until 2040 to bring a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered ...

Hydrogen propulsion aviation is evolving faster than expected. H2eVTOLs, as they’re known, have significant potential in an increasingly climate-conscious and cost-conscious society. Most of the news ...

TOULOUSE—Safran has determined fuel cells could be a relevant power source for an electric aircraft in the 50- to 70-seat capacity bracket, thus decarbonizing a large part of regional aviation. As a ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Senior Airman Cedrick Tagulao, 55th Maintenance Squadron fuel system journeyman inspects the seals from inside the wing of a WC-135 ...

UK-based firm Intelligent Energy is working to develop hydrogen fuel cell systems for military and surveillance drones and high-performance cells for Part 23 and electric vertical take-off and landing ...

Batteries are nearing their limits in terms of how much power they can store for a given weight. That’s a serious obstacle for energy innovation and the search for new ways to power airplanes, trains, ...