Inspenet, June 10, 2023
Bombardier presented the progress of its EcoJet research project, a platform that aims to develop technologies that reduce aircraft emissions by combining advanced aerodynamics with propulsion innovation.
In the first stage, and after several years of research, the executive jet manufacturer gathered important information thanks to tests with a model of a combined-fuselage scale airplane, whose size was 7% of what the plane would be. of actual business.
After the first phase, Bombardier used the important wealth of knowledge acquired to start a second phase of successful tests, carried out last year, with a model twice the size of the previous one.
Green breakthrough in the aviation industry: Bombardier surprises with the tests of its innovative EcoJet
“Bombardier has taken a leading position in the industry’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint, with the EcoJet research project being instrumental in developing the technologies that will take us towards net-zero emissions by 2050,” said Stephen McCullough. , Senior Vice President of Engineering and Product Development.
The Bombardier team saw very positive results during the design optimization loops and the initial flight test campaign. These include the deployment of a next-generation product lifecycle management (PLM) platform, the confirmation of a sixth-generation transonic wing modeling capability, and the demonstration of a new architecture for the aircraft control.
The Ecojet aims to reduce emissions by 50%
This research and technology project aims to reduce aircraft emissions by up to 50% through a combination of propulsion and aerodynamic improvements.
Bombardier created the EcoJet research project to develop and mature leading-edge technologies for use in future projects, as part of its strong commitment to a sustainable future for commercial aviation.
In addition to its comprehensive EcoJet research project, Bombardier has taken several steps as part of its sustainable aviation roadmap. For example, in the last three years Bombardier published what it called “Environmental Product Declarations” (EPDs), a document detailing the company’s environmental transparency in its products, which it applied to its Challenger 3500, Global 5500, Global 6500 aircraft. and Global 7500.
These extensive reports are the result of years of scientific efforts and are intended to act as tools for the aviation industry to drive sustainable innovations across its spectrum of activities.
Photos: Bombardier
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