Henry Boot Selected for Zero-Carbon Aircraft Tech Centre at IWM Duxford AvTech
Key Ideas
- Henry Boot's development arm chosen as preferred partner for Duxford AvTech, a 45,000 sq m centre for sustainable air transport.
- The project aims to research, develop, and manufacture low- and zero-carbon aviation technologies, including electric, hydrogen, and hybrid-powered aircraft.
- Collaboration between Imperial War Museums, University of Cambridge, and Gonville & Caius College to advance zero-emission flight technologies.
- Proximity to University of Cambridge's Whittle Laboratory offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in aerospace industries.
Imperial War Museums (IWM) and University of Cambridge’s Gonville & Caius College have chosen Henry Boot's development arm as their preferred partner for the development of Duxford AvTech, a 45,000 square meter center for the next generation of sustainable air transport. The aim of Duxford AvTech is to become the UK's hub for research, development, prototype testing, certification, and manufacturing of new low- and zero-carbon advanced air mobility technologies. These technologies will include electric, hydrogen, and hybrid-powered aircraft, along with alternative power sources, new materials, and related services to shape the future of air transport. The partnership between IWM, University of Cambridge, and Gonville & Caius College aims to address the challenge of achieving zero-emission flight. Vicky Stanbury from IWM expressed excitement about collaborating with Henry Boot's development arm to realize this ambitious project, emphasizing the importance of embracing pioneering aviation technology at Duxford. Professor Rob Miller highlighted the significance of the partnership with Henry Boot, mentioning the unique opportunity Duxford AvTech presents in translating fundamental research into new aerospace industries with a focus on zero-emission flight.