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
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Status
Active
Funders
Value
£19,231,578
Start Date
Sept. 30, 2019
End Date
March 30, 2023
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 |
| Denis Ferranti Meters Limited | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Limited | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Britten-Norman Limited | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
Subjects by relevance
- Emissions
- United States of America
- Electric power
- Aircrafts
Extracted key phrases
- Seat aircraft electric propulsion conversion
- Electric propulsion system
- Electric flight
- Electric power
- Britten Norman Islander
- Project Fresson
- Aircraft capable
- Range extender
- Flight certification
- Commercial service
- Vital service
- Local carbon emission
- Isolated community