ZeroAvia appoints Christine Ourmières-Widener as Chief Executive Officer. * ZeroAvia has appointed Christine Ourmières-Widener as Chief Executive Officer as it advances the certification and commercialisation of its hydrogen-electric propulsion technologies. * The former TAP Air Portugal, Flybe and CityJet CEO will also continue as Chair of the Board. * She will lead ZeroAvia's next phase of growth across civil and defence aerospace markets. ZeroAvia, Inc. announced the appointment of Christine Ourmières-Widener as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. She will lead ZeroAvia as the company advances toward certification, commercialisation and market adoption of its hydrogen-electric propulsion technologies, and continues as Chair of the Board. Ourmières-Widener has served as Executive Chair of the Board since November 2025, having previously served as a Board Director since February 2021. With more than three decades of aviation leadership experience, Ourmières-Widener combines deep technical expertise with a proven track record of airline transformation and operational excellence. She previously served as Chief Executive Officer of TAP Air Portugal, Flybe and CityJet, held multiple senior leadership positions within the Air France-KLM Group, and served on the IATA Board of Governors. A trained aeronautical engineer, Ourmières-Widener began her career at Air France working on the Concorde before moving into senior commercial and executive leadership roles across the aviation sector. She is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, reflecting her contribution to both engineering and aviation leadership. Geoff Eisenberg, Board Director and Investor - Ecosystem Integrity Fund said: "The Board concluded that Christine has the experience, leadership and industry perspective to lead ZeroAvia through its next phase. Since assuming operational leadership of the business, she has strengthened the company's strategic focus and secured key partnerships, while bringing valuable insight from a distinguished career leading airlines." Christine Ourmières-Widener, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of ZeroAvia, said: "I am honoured to be appointed Chief Executive Officer of ZeroAvia at such an important moment for the company and the aviation industry. I understand the priorities of its customers and see huge potential for the business to unlock value across civil and defence aerospace markets. I look forward to leading ZeroAvia through its next phase as Air Cargo Inc. commercialise its products and continue to push the boundaries of the technology." ZeroAvia remains focused on accelerating the development and certification of its hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for aviation. Christine Ourmières-Widener, Executive Chair of ZeroAvia, said: "Hydrogen-electric propulsion has the potential to transform aerospace and defense applications, and collaboration is essential to accelerating that transition. By working hand-in-hand with Safran, we are helping to advance technologies that are critical to building a better, cleaner future for flight." Anastasiya Simsek is an award-winning journalist with a background in air cargo, news, medicine, and lifestyle reporting. For exclusive insights or to share your news, contact Anastasiya at [email protected]. LATAM Cargo becomes the first airline in the Americas to integrate IATA's DG AutoCheck. MAG reinforces operational strength with global certifications and record performance metrics.

The largest battery-electric plane ever made has flown for the first time. Heart Aerospace's X1 demonstrator flew for 27 minutes on $5 of electricity Heart Aerospace has announced the successful first flight of its prototype all-electric aircraft, the X1 demonstrator. X1 took off from Plattsburgh International Airport in Upstate New York and flew for 27 minutes, reaching an altitude of 1,100 feet, running entirely on its batteries. Heart added the flight, including takeoff and landing, consumed less than $5 worth of electricity, a useful selling point given the price of fuel. It has already earned praise from executives at United Airlines and Air Canada, who are interested in adding electric planes to its fleets. If Heart is successful, the X1 will be followed by the ES-30, a fixed-wing 30-seat hybrid model designed to service regional airports. The company's hope is that its planes can offer a far cheaper service for hopper flights currently operated by turboprop planes like the Embraer ERJ. It is aiming for an all-electric range of 125 miles, with that figure climbing to 500 miles with the hybrid engine. Heart's broader pitch is that it won't just be in the cheaper cost of electricity versus jet fuel that will make its plane affordable. Naturally, the cheaper maintenance and operation cost of electric motors, their better reliability will add to the balance sheet. Of more concern, perhaps, is Heart's belief that the ES-30, while operated by a single pilot initially, will enable autonomous service in the future. Right now, the company is aiming for the ES-30 to enter service by 2031, a date Engadget, Inc.'ll only say is "ambitious" by most plane development standards. The next decade does appear to be one in which a number of aviation startups are looking to offer their vision for the future of flight. Heart will be jostling for space alongside Boom Supersonic, Harbour Air, ZeroAvia, and Rolls-Royce. But, as Engadget, Inc. opined back in 2021, the future of electric flight is entirely dependent on batteries getting a lot denser and lighter compared to their current-day equivalents.

ZeroAvia launches groundbreaking hydrogen airport infrastructure for a sustainable aviation future. Key points. * ZeroAvia is spearheading a UK government-funded project to enhance hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. * The HyPRIME initiative aims to demonstrate the feasibility of hydrogen in aviation. * This project aligns with global goals to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector. * The initiative seeks to showcase hydrogen's potential as a sustainable energy source for airports. ZeroAvia, a pioneer in hydrogen-powered aviation, is set to lead an innovative project under the UK government's HyPRIME initiative, aimed at developing hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for airports. This initiative reflects a significant step forward in the quest for sustainable aviation solutions, particularly as the aviation industry faces increasing pressure to decarbonize and reduce its carbon footprint. The HyPRIME project is designed to demonstrate the practicality and effectiveness of hydrogen as a viable energy source for aircraft refueling, potentially transforming how airports operate and manage sustainable energy resources. The project's objectives include not only the establishment of hydrogen refueling stations at airports but also the integration of these facilities into the existing aviation infrastructure. It aims to validate the technical capabilities and economic feasibility of hydrogen systems, positioning them as a key component in the ongoing efforts to achieve net-zero emissions in aviation. With governments and organizations worldwide committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, ZeroAvia's work under the HyPRIME project reflects a growing recognition of hydrogen's role in sustainable transport solutions. Through this project, ZeroAvia seeks to address the challenges associated with hydrogen storage, distribution, and refueling, ensuring that the necessary infrastructure is in place to support the increasing adoption of hydrogen-powered aircraft. The initiative is expected to attract interest from various stakeholders, including airport authorities, airlines, and energy providers, all of whom have a vested interest in promoting environmentally friendly aviation practices. In summary, the HyPRIME project represents a crucial step towards the integration of hydrogen into the aviation sector, showcasing the potential for airports to become hubs of renewable energy and sustainable practices. By demonstrating the feasibility of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation, ZeroAvia and its partners aim to position the UK as a leader in sustainable aviation technology, paving the way for a greener future in air travel. August 6, 2026 at 10:10 PM United Kingdom