Turbotech and Safran test first hydrogen turboprop for light aircraft | Safran

jueves, 1 de febrero de 2024

- Turbotech and Safran have successfully tested the first hydrogen-fueled gas turbine engine for the light aviation market.
- The tests at ArianeGroup's facility in Vernon, France, are part of the BeautHyFuel project to explore hydrogen propulsion solutions for light airplanes. BeautHyFuel is supported by the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) as part of France's post-Covid stimulus program and is led by Turbotech and Elixir Aircraft in partnership with Safran, Air Liquide and Daher.
- The project leverages ArianeGroup's decades-long experience with hydrogen propulsion for the Ariane rocket. 



https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/turbotech-and-safran-test-first-hydrogen-turboprop-light-aircraft-2024-01-29 

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