Dominic Perry

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

French start-up Beyond Aero is confident it can hit twin milestones this year: concluding the preliminary design review (PDR) for its BYA-1 hydrogen-powered business jet and wrapping up a triple-digit Series B funding round.

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

Fresh questions have emerged regarding the direction of UK hydrogen aircraft developer Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) following the exit of chief executive Paul Hutton. Following weeks of rumours relating to Hutton’s future, Companies House documents show he ceased to be a director on 27 March. No reasons have been given for his departure nor any details of who will replace him.

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

Aura Aero is maintaining its plan to fly the first prototype of its hybrid Electric Regional Aircraft (ERA) within two years, as the French developer continues to firm up the supply chain for the 19-seater. Speaking to FlightGlobal at the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany, chief executive Jeremy Caussade, said the Touluse-based firm was “still targeting to fly [the ERA] by the beginning of 2027”.

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

Cash-strapped hydrogen aircraft developer Apus Zero Emission remains upbeat on the prospects for its Apus i-2 aircraft as the search for new investors enters its second month. A four-seat general aviation aircraft powered by twin fuel cell propulsion systems, the Apus i-2 was closing in on first flight when the company entered provisional administration in early March.

3 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

One of France’s leading helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operators is hoping for a growth boost from a planned acquisition by a pair of private equity firms. Albertville-headquartered SAF Aerogroup says the proposed purchase by a consortium led by funds associated with Vesper Infrastructure and Infracapital will fuel its Europe-wide expansion.