Pioneering thermal management solutions for hydrogen fuel-cell powered aircraft
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) and their technology partner, Reaction Engines, are at the forefront of addressing a critical obstacle in the journey toward hydrogen-electric flight: thermal management. Through their collaboration on Project FRESSON, their innovations mark a significant stride in advancing the feasibility of hydrogen-electric propulsion in aviation. By retrofitting the conventional Britten-Norman Islander with […]
Flying Through Time: The tale of Whisky India’s 51-Year Journey, From Organ Transplants to European Adventures, and the Maintenance Haven at Cranfield Aerospace
A longstanding client of Cranfield Aerospace Maintenance gives the inside story of their beloved Piper Cherokee PA-28-140, which is currently in the hangar for a 500-hour check by the team.
Pioneering Innovation through Collaboration in Aviation
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is pioneering a hydrogen-powered demonstrator aircraft, fueled by technology partnerships with Reaction Engines, Evolito, and Ricardo. Together, they conquer aviation challenges in thermal management, motor solutions, and hydrogen technology, advancing sustainable flight.
Hydrogen aircraft technology overview – Cranfield Aerospace
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is converting a conventional Britten-Norman Islander aircraft to hydrogen propulsion (Project Fresson). The aircraft will demonstrate the viability of hydrogen aircraft technology as a solution to aviation’s sustainability challenges. The Hydrogen Islander Demonstrator Aircraft The demonstrator aircraft is set to begin a test flight programme in 2024, with the view to certifying […]
Chief Test Pilot for future hydrogen aircraft
Project Fresson – the development of a hydrogen aircraft by converting an existing Britten-Norman Islander aircraft to that of gaseous hydrogen propulsion, is a project lead by Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, and forms the foundations of the company’s plans to produce new aircraft designs of up to 100 seats, optimized around zero-emissions technology. The Islander aircraft has a rigorous testing […]
The women making zero-emissions flight a reality
To celebrate Women of Aviation Week, National Careers Week and International Women’s Day we are highlighting some of our exceptional female employees making zero-emissions flight a reality.
Experiencing the innovation happening in the Scottish Highlands
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAes) visited Scotland last week to experience firsthand the incredible innovation happening in the Scottish Highlands around zero-emissions flight.
Hydrogen aircraft: Redefining connectivity on a global scale
CEO Paul Hutton reflects on the opportunity presented by hydrogen-powered aircraft in delivering a green revolution to the way we fly and the UK’s place in the global revolution.