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H3 Dynamics is already working with aircraft OEMs including Airbus UpNext, the EU-backed program Hypotrade led by Pipistrel and NLR, Qdot Technology, Sea Cheetah, Lyte Aviation and several others.
Toshiba has been developing superconducting technology applications for nearly half a century and has released its own two megawatt-class superconductivity motor prototype two years ago.
H3 Dynamics is to supply a customised airworthy 500kW hydrogen fuel cell as part of a demonstrator to replace the jet fuel-powered APU on an Airbus aircraft.
The Airbus Helicopters' FlightLab flew fully automated from lift-off, taxi, takeoff, cruise, approach and then landing during a one hour test flight by following a predefined route.
Airbus UpNext will replace the onboard auxiliary power unit on an A330 aircraft with a hydrogen fuel cell system that will generate electricity.
Airbus UpNext will replace the standard APU of an A330 with a hydrogen fuel cell system. Known as HyPower, this could reduce emissions of CO2, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and noise levels.
As well as automated diversions and landing assistance, Airbus UpNext has explored features for taxi assistance, which were tested in real-time conditions at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport.
Wing of Tomorrow has reached a key milestone with the assembly of its first full-size wing prototype, while Airbus has also announced an extra-performing wing demonstrator project based on a Citation VII airframe.