Rolls-Royce and easyJet Partner with Tata Consultancy Services for Hydrogen-Fueled Aviation Innovation
Key Ideas
  • Rolls-Royce collaborates with Tata Consultancy Services and easyJet to advance hydrogen propulsion solutions for the aviation industry.
  • A new engine testing site at NASA's Stennis Space Centre in Mississippi will facilitate outdoor, full-scale gas turbine hydrogen testing.
  • The goal is to achieve zero-carbon hydrogen-powered aircraft technology, aligning with the industry's target of net zero emissions by 2050.
  • This initiative follows a call to accelerate research into zero-emission aircraft, emphasizing the importance of transitioning to sustainable aviation fuels and electric propulsion systems.
Aerospace giant Rolls-Royce has teamed up with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and easyJet to enhance their work on hydrogen propulsion solutions for the aviation sector. The partnership aims to develop a hydrogen-fueled engine, with easyJet conducting tests on a modified Pearl 15 engine running on 100% hydrogen. The involvement of TCS will provide additional engineering expertise to drive the research forward. Rolls-Royce is constructing a new engine testing site at NASA's Stennis Space Centre in Mississippi to conduct outdoor, full-scale gas turbine hydrogen testing as part of their program expansion. The company's collaboration with TCS and easyJet signifies significant progress towards achieving zero-carbon aviation. David Morgan, easyJet's COO, praises the advancements, highlighting the transition towards operating zero-carbon hydrogen-powered aircraft in the near future. This initiative aligns with the industry's target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, as emphasized by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The ICCT's report stresses the urgency of accelerating research into zero-emission aircraft to meet the industry's sustainability goals. Rolls-Royce's efforts also encompass research into sustainable aviation fuels and electric propulsion systems as part of their broader technology strategy. The development of hydrogen propulsion solutions represents a crucial step towards a more sustainable future for aviation.
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