At AERO 2026, taken place from 22 to 25 April, Raikhlin Aircraft Engine Developments GmbH was presenting its latest and unique development – RED A03 Hybrid Generator Units customized up to 380kW & 800VDC. The RED A03 Hybrid Generator Units are based on the certified RED A03-003/-005 engines, redundant V12 twelve-cylinder diesel engines which are …
HYBRID in aviation is the combination of conventional engines, piston or turbine, with an electric drive systems. If the conventional engine is SAF (Sustainable Aviation fuel) capable, the result is a “net-zero” CO2 solution optimised for the mission profile. The key to success is the software combining the control abilities of the conventional engine with …
To get an overview about SAF and what it means for aviation and the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions, the US department of Energy offers information for intense understanding and to monitor the efforts done and the efforts ahead. SAF Jet-A types (Blend according to ASTM D7566 Pathway) are coming to the market. Although the …