Cranfield Aerospace Solutions has integrated its hydrogen fuel cell powertrain into the nacelle of a testbed aircraft as it prepares to ground-test the technology it aims to use to produce hydrogen-powered regional airliners. The UK company said the integration of the 240-kilowatt propulsion system is the first step in preparing for ground tests that could lead to flight tests with a technology demonstrator by the end of 2024.
Announcing the integration of the hydrogen fuel cells and electric motors on March 7, Cranfield Aerospace said performing the integration on a testbed has meant that it will not have to complete a fundamental redesign for the production aircraft. The company has been working with Britten-Norman on plans to convert its nine-passenger Islander aircraft and last year showed an example of the twin turboprop in its new engineering hangar at Cranfield in southern England…
Announcing the integration of the hydrogen fuel cells and electric motors on March 7, Cranfield Aerospace said performing the integration on a testbed has meant that it will not have to complete a fundamental redesign for the production aircraft. The company has been working with Britten-Norman on plans to convert its nine-passenger Islander aircraft and last year showed an example of the twin turboprop in its new engineering hangar at Cranfield in southern England…
