ICEFlight: Accelerating Cryogenic Technologies for Hydrogen-Powered Flight
Key Ideas
  • GKN Aerospace collaborates with Airbus and Dutch partners in ICEFlight project to advance hydrogen-powered flight technologies.
  • The consortium focuses on developing cryogenic technologies such as liquid hydrogen fuel and electrical system cooling for aircraft powertrains.
  • ICEFlight aims to establish testing facilities in the Netherlands to validate the performance of new cryogenic systems and enhance the country's competitiveness in aerospace technologies.
  • At the end of the project, the Netherlands will have key innovations in cryogenic cooling and electrical systems, positioning it as a leader in aviation advancements.
GKN Aerospace is part of the ICEFlight (Innovative Cryogenic Electric Flight) project led by Airbus in the Netherlands to contribute to the development of hydrogen-powered flight. The project aims to accelerate critical cryogenic technologies with a focus on liquid hydrogen as a fuel and cold source for electrical system cooling. Collaborating with Dutch partners, the consortium plans to advance advanced electrical technologies, superconductivity, and hyperconductivity for next-generation aircraft powertrains. The project also includes establishing testing facilities in the Netherlands to validate the performance of new cryogenic systems, positioning the country as a leader in aviation technology. At the conclusion of ICEFlight, the Dutch research framework and supply chain will provide innovations in cryogenic cooling and electrical networks, boosting the Netherlands' global competitiveness in aerospace.
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