Hybrid-Electric Propulsion

Turbo-electric and serial/parallel hybrids reducing fuel burn and emissions.
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Hybrid-Electric Propulsion

Hybrid-electric propulsion combines gas turbines with electrical powertrains to improve efficiency during high-power segments (takeoff/climb), enable distributed propulsion layouts, and support future net-zero architectures. Key constraints include power electronics cooling, electromagnetic compatibility, and certifiable fault containment.

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6/9Demonstrated
Impact
4/5
Investment
5/5
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Hydrogen-Electric Powertrains

Zero-emission propulsion systems utilizing hydrogen fuel cells for aviation.

TRL
6/9
Impact
5/5
Investment
5/5
Applications
Applications
Regional Electric & Hybrid-Electric Commercial Aviation

Zero/low-emission 9–50 seat aircraft for short-haul routes.

TRL
6/9
Impact
5/5
Investment
5/5
Hardware
Hardware
Ultra-High Bypass & Open-Rotor Engines

Next-gen propulsion architectures targeting step-change efficiency.

TRL
6/9
Impact
4/5
Investment
5/5
Hardware
Hardware
Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP)

Multiple small electric motors for boundary layer ingestion and control.

TRL
5/9
Impact
4/5
Investment
4/5
Hardware
Hardware
Superconducting Electric Motors & Generators

Lightweight, ultra-high power density propulsion for MW-class hybrid systems.

TRL
4/9
Impact
5/5
Investment
5/5
Applications
Applications
Electric Taxiing Systems

Taxi without main engines to cut fuel, noise, and emissions on the ground.

TRL
7/9
Impact
3/5
Investment
3/5

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