(AOF) – Germany has reportedly taken the decision in principle to acquire F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin to replace its aging Tornado fleet. This was reported by Reuters based on two government sources. The order could reach up to 35 planes, the outlet added. In pre-opening of Wall Street, this Monday, the title Lockheed Martin gained 1%.
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The long road to the aircraft of the future
European Commissioner Thierry Breton wants to launch an alliance for “zero emission aviation”, in order to prepare the necessary investments, identify possible obstacles and promote public-private partnerships. This alliance would be part of the European “Destination 2050” roadmap, with in particular the commitment to reduce CO2 emissions from air transport by 50%. The launch by Airbus of a first “zero emission” airliner from 2035 will be one of the flagship projects. A clear framework for the use of commercial aircraft operating with 100% fuels derived from biomass, known as biofuel, or hydrogen must be established. According to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the aircraft are currently only certified to fly with 50% biofuel.