The world's first hydrogen-powered business jet just cleared a critical certification hurdle. Here's why that matters far beyond the flight deck. On March 26, 2026, French aerospace startup Beyond Aero announced that its BYA-I One aircraft had successfully completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR), a pivotal regulatory milestone on the path to full EASA and FAA certification. For most observers, this is a story about a sleek business jet. For those tracking the global hyd