Safran Looking At Hybridization To Right-Size Helicopter Engines

Tony Osborne February 06, 2017
Credit: Super Puma: Tony Osborne
LONDON—Safran has begun studies into the use of hybrid power on helicopters as a solution to cut fuel consumption. The French company believes that the right-sizing of engines and the addition of a turbine-electric hybrid power system could cut fuel consumption by 10-15%. “The main issue in twin...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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