Editor's NoteEngine Makers Explore Several Paths to Decarbonization - Feb. 18, AIN The big three turbofan makers, CFM International, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce are heavily investing in multistage work to decarbonize air transport, AIN reported. These manufacturers are starting with standardizing the use…
Electrification and SustainabilityUniversal Hydrogen and Hartzell Propeller Test Cleaner Technologies Recently, Universal Hydrogen and Hartzell Propeller showed significant progress toward hydrogen fuel cell-powered flight. The two companies collaborated to alter a De Havilland Dash 8 testbed, allowing it to be powered by…
Electrification and SustainabilityZeroAvia Partners with MHIRJ to Certify Hydrogen-Electric Powertrain for Regional Jets ZeroAvia, a startup developing hydrogen-powered engine technology for commercial aviation, expanded its existing agreement with MHI RJ Aviation Group. Both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the end of 2021.…
Electrification and SustainabilityPratt & Whitney Makes Strides With Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Hydrogen Propulsion Technology Last month, Pratt & Whitney was awarded a U.S. Department of Energy Project to develop hydrogen propulsion technology. As part of this project, they are working to develop highly efficient hydrogen-fueled propulsion…
Electrification and SustainabilityAirbus and CFM International to Test Hydrogen-Powered Passport Engine on Modified A380 In an agreement with CFM International, Airbus is beginning a hydrogen demonstration program, with the first flights taking place in the next five years. CFM International—a joint company between Safran Aircraft Engines…
Business & GAZeroAvia Test Aircraft for Hydrogen Propulsion System Damaged in 'Off-Airport Landing' The hydrogen-powered Piper M-class six-seater turboprop being operated by ZeroAvia as a testbed for its hydrogen propulsion system was damaged during an off-airport landing on April 29, according to a May 1…