Embraer and Collins Aerospace pilots and engineers at Embraer's Gavião Peixoto unit in Brazil. [Photo: Embraer]
Key Takeaways:
Embraer and Collins Aerospace successfully demonstrated an advanced ice protection system using carbon nanotube electrothermal heating (CNT) technology.
The CNT system began flight testing on the vertical stabilizer of an Embraer Phenom 300E prototype in Brazil.
This new technology offers significant advantages, including 25% lower energy consumption, lighter weight, increased resilience, and greener manufacturing processes.
The collaboration aims to contribute to a net-zero carbon aviation industry by 2050.
A collaboration between Embraer and Collins Aerospace has culminated in the demonstration of an advanced ice protection system utilizing More Electric Aircraft (MEA) technology.
On July 20, the two companies began its flight test campaign in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, for its carbon nanotube electro thermal heating technology (CNT).
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Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.
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