Collins Aerospace Reports Progress on Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Demonstrator
Collins Aerospace has announced significant progress on its hybrid-electric propulsion program. The company is developing a 1-megawatt electric motor as part of a flight demonstrator project aimed at advancing sustainable aviation. This initiative, in collaboration with partners like Pratt & Whitney, involves modifying a Dash 8-100 turboprop. Successful integration of key components marks a critical step toward future ground and flight tests. The ultimate goal is to validate technology that could reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 30 percent.
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