Hot topic: Clean Sky's 'Environmentally friendly fire protection' system
16 March 2020
For the past four decades, the cargo holds of airplanes have been protected with fire-suppression and extinguishing systems that use Halon 1301.
A step closer to the practical use of high voltage at 270 VDC in fast helicopters
10 March 2020
The use of high voltage systems will ensure that helicopters have access to stronger sources of electricity, which will increase power efficiency and reduce weight.
Joining the dots with Clean Sky's Eco Design Transverse Activity
09 March 2020
The Eco Design Transverse Activity (TA) aims to promote and coordinate ITD and IADP projects to significantly reduce the ecological impact of future air vehicles, focusing mainly around the non-ope
The next generation Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator — leveraging thermoplastics for cleaner skies
02 March 2020
In order to leverage the full potential of thermoplastic composites in aviation, the Next Generation Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstration (MFFD) project is progressing
Aerospace Europe Conference: Clean Sky’s path to climate-neutral aviation in focus
25 February 2020
Clean Sky’s progress towards climate-neutral aviation in Europe was in the spotlight today at the opening of the Aerospace Europe Conference organised by 3AF in Bordeaux,
Hot topics at Clean Sky’s Low NOx and Advanced Combustion Technologies Workshop: preparing the roadmap!
24 February 2020
While CO2 emissions and decarbonisation are receiving unprecedented levels of attention - and rightly so - considering the greenhouse gas issue, Nitrogen Oxide
Clean Sky in Poland for Info Day on 11th Call for Proposals
19 February 2020
Clean Sky was in Poland on 13 February for an Info Day on the 11th Call for Proposals, which was held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre of the Podkarpack
The balance of power: Clean Sky's Energy Optimised Regional Aircraft
18 February 2020
Regional air traffic is growing at an average annual rate of 6% (versus 5% of total commercial aviation), and regional aircraft represent over 33% of the worldwide commer
Lightweight materials and efficient manufacturing bring environmental benefits to cargo doors
17 February 2020
A major delivery was made recently in Clean Sky 2’s work on the next generation of cargo doors and aircraft structures, which is being led by Saab together with several p
Thematic topics explored at Clean Sky’s Intelligent Cockpit workshop
13 February 2020
Thematic topics were the focus of a workshop on the future Intelligent Cockpit, organised on 5 February by Clean Sky and industry members including Airbus, Dassault, Hone