This Project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme ‘Clean Sky 2’ under Grant Agreement 865089
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ENHANCE URBAN AIR MOBILITY
REDUCE AVIATION’S ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
Advanced technologies for propulsion and power generation
Objectives
HECARRUS provides the full design loop of a 19-PAX commuter aircraft taking multiple configurations, architectures and innovative solutions into consideration.
Challenges
Specific scientific and technical challenges exist in hybrid-electric propulsion due to the coupling of different components. Categorization and specification of gaps from current State-of-the-art to the required technology for a viable commuter aircraft is needed.
Coupling the most efficient turbine engines with electric power generators and advanced battery technologies
• Rethink flight
Small (hybrid) electric planes just like the conceptualised 19-passenger commuter aircraft are about to change regional air travel in the future.
• Safety first
The adopted morphological solution and the aircraft top level requirements will be compliant with the level 4 FAR23/CS23 regulations.
• Ultimate goal
The ambitious goal is to reach a technology readiness level so as to proceed to a next step being an iron bird demonstrator or eventually a flight demonstrator.
• Respect the environment
The project offers an environmental and community (noise) friendly aircraft solution that will support carbon neutral growth and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
• Innovate
The focus is on coupling the most efficient turbine engines with electric power generators and recharging batteries. State-of-the-art technologies are examined along with innovative solutions.
Reducing CO2 emissions
Reducing NOx emissions
Reducing noise emissions
Improving mobility
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