The intensive use of batteries in a hybrid-electric propulsion system may generate a replacement and obsolescence challenge, a Collins Aerospace official says.
As Airbus continues to review airframe and propulsion options for its NGSA A320 successor, it details key priorities driving its technology selection decisions.
The four projects aim to ready technologies for a hybrid-electric regional aircraft entering service in 2035, as part of the Clean Aviation public-private initiative.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability is testing a vibration-based system to deice the wing and other surfaces in flight.
Rolls-Royce aims by mid-year to freeze the design of a smaller UltraFan geared turbofan demonstrator, signaling its intent to target the single-aisle market.
European airframers and engine makers expect to develop their next-generation products using greener technologies demonstrated under the Clean Aviation program.
In a changing world, the dual civil-military use of new technologies and EU competitiveness emerge as additional priorities in the Clean Aviation program.
