Project Fresson: 9-seat aircraft electric propulsion conversion (Britten Norman)
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Project Fresson: 9-seat aircraft electric propulsion conversion (Britten Norman)
CoPED ID
a213cb6d-3efa-48f3-8218-df40ccb004d1
Status
Active
Value
£45,403,825
Start Date
Sept. 30, 2019
End Date
March 31, 2024
Description
Development of an electric propulsion system with range extender and conversion of a Britten Norman Islander flying demonstrator to electric power, enabling full flight certification for commercial service.
This aircraft is used for vital services to isolated communities. Converting to electric power will not only ensure the continuance of a critical lifeline but also the reduction of local carbon emissions and increase in the use of renewable energy.
This project will enable the first passenger-carrying aircraft capable of all-electric flight, attracting investment from across the globe to the UK, boosting jobs and the UK's standing in the global aerospace industry.
| CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | LEAD_ORG |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| BRITTEN-NORMAN LIMITED | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| DENIS FERRANTI METERS LIMITED | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Ian Couch | PM_PER |
Subjects by relevance
- Emissions
Extracted key phrases
- Seat aircraft electric propulsion conversion
- Electric propulsion system
- Electric flight
- Electric power
- Project Fresson
- Britten Norman Islander
- Aircraft capable
- Flight certification
- Commercial service
- Vital service
- Range extender
- Local carbon emission
- Renewable energy