With the increased global focus on green energy and the introduction of a variety of hybrid-electric aircraft, Honeywell Aerospace has announced the development of a turbogenerator that would power electric motors for such products.
Honeywell Introduces Power Source for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
Key Takeaways:
- Honeywell Aerospace has developed a new turbogenerator designed to power electric motors and recharge batteries for hybrid-electric urban mobility aircraft, such as air taxis and cargo drones.
- The turbogenerator offers significantly increased power output compared to previous models and is engineered to run on jet fuel, diesel, and sustainable biofuels.
- Honeywell has partnered with Faradair Aerospace to integrate this turbogenerator into its Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft (BEHA), intended for roles like firefighting, cargo, and commuter services.
- Demonstrations of the new turbogenerator are expected to commence later this year.
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