Jul. 23 at 1:52 AM
Airbus is working with partners across the European Union, the U.K., and the U.S. on a hybrid-electric power system for next-generation commercial aircraft through its LEIA (Large Electrical Integration Architecture Demonstrator) project. Supported by the EU’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking, the initiative focuses on developing high-voltage power generation and distribution systems for future short- and medium-haul aircraft, aiming to advance more efficient and sustainable aviation technologies.
LEIA builds on the completed SWITCH project, which developed hybrid-electric propulsion subsystems. Following successful integrated laboratory testing by Collins Aerospace and partners including Pratt & Whitney, GKN Aerospace, and MTU Aero Engines, the technology is now moving to Airbus’ Sustainable Engineering and Technology facility in Ottobrunn, Germany, for full aircraft-level integration testing.
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