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Collaboration with US Air Force labs is set to test whether wire-based additive manufacturing can be used for large structural components.
The collaboration focuses on developing an adaptable uncrewed platform with ground and flight demonstrations planned within 18 months.
The state-of-the-art expansion will include cutting-edge, digitised fabrication processes and increased production capacity to meet the growing demand for advanced aero-engines.
A new contract covers conceptual studies of power and propulsion systems for the next-generation of combat air capabilities, based on exploring both existing and future technology and performing demonstrations.
GKN Aerospace has secured life-of-programme contracts under the new agreement. It will now deliver 100% of GEnx, CF6 and GE90 fan cases, as well as 50% of GE9X fan case assembly for the duration of the programme.
A new project will combine two innovative technologies - Water-Enhanced Turbofan and hybrid-electric propulsion - with Pratt & Whitney's GTFTM engine architecture.
The module includes a novel lightweight turbine exhaust case design with separated thermal and mechanical functionality. It can withstand higher temperatures than current TEC's, but also saves weight.
Shorter and lighter structure compared to a traditional TRS using a novel metallic alloy with higher temperature capability, as well as both metal casting and 3D-printed technology provides a significant weight reduction.
The EleFanT project run by GKN and KTH looks at a nested fan to power electric aircraft. The safe, quiet and easy-to-install engine will be delivered from GKN’s Global Technology Centre in Trollhättan, Sweden.
Hydrogen is expected to play a key role in the decarbonisation of aviation as it can power aircraft efficiently, leaving water as the only by-product. GKN's plans involve electricity both from fuel cells and combustion.