Cranfield Aerospace Solutions

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Projects

Project Fresson

A consortium working to create a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell aircraft by converting a nine-passenger Britten-Norman Islander.

planned 2 mentions

Transformation of Britten-Norman Islander aircraft to hydrogen propulsion

Modifying existing Britten-Norman Islander aircraft to utilize gaseous hydrogen propulsion systems.

operational 1 mention

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Facilities

airplane nacelle

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Research studies

Hydrogen-electric fuel cell propulsion system development

Design of new-generation hydrogen-fueled aircraft

Research studies

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.

Hydrogen-electric fuel cell propulsion system

A system being developed by Cranfield Aerospace Solutions that powers aircraft using hydrogen and fuel cells, aiming for zero emissions.

Zero-emissions aircraft

Aircraft designed to produce no harmful emissions during flight, utilizing technologies like hydrogen-electric propulsion.

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Project Fresson

A consortium working to create a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell aircraft by converting a nine-passenger Britten-Norman Islander.

planned 2 mentions

Airbus A320 Fuel Cell Test Program

Airbus is conducting tests on a 90-kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell system integrated into an A320 aircraft to determine how fuel cells can reduce fuel consumption and environmental impact in commercial aviation.

announced 1 mention

Cranfield Hydrogen Integration Incubator (CH2i)

The UK's first large-scale hydrogen research hub integrated with an operational airport, aiming to tackle complex technical challenges in hydrogen production, storage, and distribution for aviation.

operational 1 mention

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airplane nacelle

Cranfield Airport

Hydrogen Integration Research Centre (HIRC)

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A nine-seat regional aircraft known for its ability to operate from smaller airports and short airstrips, used for inter-island services and short hop operations.

hydrogen fuel cell technology

A fuel-cell engine for aviation.

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Integration of hydrogen into airport operations

Design of new-generation hydrogen-fueled aircraft

Hydrogen-electric engine development and certification

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In the news (5)

Inside Cranfield University's Groundbreaking Hydrogen Aviation Hub

1 year 5 months ago

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is transforming Britten-Norman Islander aircraft to hydrogen propulsion systems as part of the advancements at Cranfield University.

CAeS accomplishes aircraft hydrogen fuel cell integration

2 years 3 months ago

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) announced the successful integration of its hydrogen fuel cell technology into an airplane nacelle, aiming to develop a certified, safe, and commercially viable hydrogen fuel cell drive train for the aviation market.

ZeroAvia Spearheads CAA's Hydrogen Challenge

2 years 3 months ago

This company is participating in the CAA's Hydrogen Challenge, focusing on designing new-generation hydrogen-fueled aircraft.

Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions to merge and create zero-emissions aircraft

3 years 2 months ago

An aviation pioneer, spun out of Cranfield University, developing a hydrogen-electric fuel cell propulsion system. They are merging with Britten-Norman to create zero-emissions aircraft.

Project Fresson to demo hydrogen fuel cell aircraft next year

5 years 3 months ago

Heads the Project Fresson consortium and is working on constructing the hydrogen fuel cell aircraft.

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