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Net-zero aviation needs up to $1 trillion in carbon offsets by 2050

Net-zero aviation needs up to $1 trillion in carbon offsets by 2050

30 January 2023

Growing demand for air travel is counteracting the aviation industry push to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Carbon offsets will be necessary – or fewer passengers
ZeroAvia's test plane

Largest plane yet tested with hydrogen-powered engine

20 January 2023

Aerospace company ZeroAvia successfully tested using a hydrogen-electric engine to power one of the propellors in a 19-seat aircraft

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