Advancements in Electric Aircraft Propulsion and Manufacturing Facilities
Key Ideas
- Partnership between AmpCool and DovePack to utilize immersion cooling for safer batteries in electric aircraft.
- ITP establishes R&D hub in Bilbao to enhance its role in propulsion systems.
- Collins opens engineering center in Wolverhampton for advanced electric thrust reversers.
- Scotland invests $12 million in ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Propulsion Manufacturing Site.
A series of developments in the electric aircraft industry and manufacturing facilities have been announced recently. A partnership has been formed between AmpCool and DovePack to employ immersion cooling technology for lighter and safer batteries in electric aircraft. ITP has inaugurated a new R&D hub at its Bilbao headquarters to bolster its position in propulsion systems. Collins Aerospace has invested in an engineering center in Wolverhampton focused on advanced electric thrust reversers. Meanwhile, Canadian start-up Horizon has achieved a milestone with a transition flight using the Cavorite VTOL Demonstrator. VoltAero has introduced the HPU 210, a hybrid-electric powertrain for kit-built aircraft. Williams International is constructing a turbine engine factory in Florida with an investment exceeding $1 billion. Notably, Scotland has shown support by releasing $12 million in funding for the ZeroAvia Hydrogen Propulsion Manufacturing Site, indicating a growing interest in hydrogen propulsion technology.
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Aviation
Investment
Research And Development
Manufacturing Facilities
Batteries
Electric Aircraft
Propulsion
Hybrid Electric
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