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After a first flight in May another 26 flights were flown at Aeroporti di Puglia in Grottaglie (Italy), with our scaled version of a large passenger aircraft with distributed electric propulsion. 📽 ✈ The dynamics of the aircraft was measured and two control algorithms using asymmetric thrust were tested. Part of the manoeuvres were flown with the remote human pilot in the ground station controlling the aircraft with control surfaces and through differential thrust (meaning the motors on the left and the right side have different rotation speed). We learned a lot about the technology! The project contributes to the objective of the Clean Sky 2 programme of the European Commission in which Airbus, ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab, CIRA - Italian Aerospace Research Centre, TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering, Orange Aerospace.-, and NLR collaborate. #scaledflightdemonstrator #SFD #innovation #aerospace

On 2 May a scaled version of a large passenger aircraft with distributed electric propulsion made its first maiden flight at the Aeroporto di Taranto-Grottaglie in Italy. Researchers of our Flight Performance and Propulsion Group, including Maurice Hoogreef, Malcom Brown and Leo Veldhuis as well as our former colleague Nando van Arnhem, worked on its propeller design and wing integration. The aircraft with a wingspan of 4 metres, a take-off mass of 167 kg, and a cruise speed of 100 knots, took off, completed a 10-minute flight, including an approach just over the runway, and landed successfully. More flights are scheduled to qualify the aircraft for measurement flights, during which it will carry out dynamic manoeuvres. This will make it possible to learn more about the feasibility of Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) technology for large passenger aircraft. As part of a hybrid configuration DEP technology can reduce the energy consumption of an aircraft. This contributes to the objective of the Clean Sky 2 programme of the European Commission in which Airbus, ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab, CIRA - Italian Aerospace Research Centre, TU Delft Aerospace Engineering, Orange Aerospace.- and NLR - Netherlands Aerospace Centre collaborate for this activity. The video shows the first raw footage from the tail-mounted camera. #scaledflightdemonstrator #SFD #innovation #aerospace #AETUDelft #sustainableaviation

Yesterday, the DEP SFD, a scaled version of a large passenger aircraft with distributed electric propulsion undertook its maiden flight! 📣 ✈ The flight, on the 2nd of May 2024, was at Aeroporto di Taranto-Grottaglie in the south of Italy. The aircraft with a wingspan of 4 metres, a take-off mass of 167 kg, and a cruise speed of 100 knots, took off, completed a 10-minute flight, including an approach just over the runway, and landed successfully. Subsequent flights will aim to qualify the aircraft for measurement flights, during which dynamic manoeuvres will be executed. Through these efforts, we shall learn about the feasibility to harvest the benefits of Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) technology for large passenger aircraft. As part of a hybrid configuration the distributed electric propulsion will reduce the energy needed for aircraft operations. This contributes to the objective of the Clean Sky 2 programme of the European Commission in which Airbus, ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab, CIRA - Italian Aerospace Research Centre, TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering, Orange Aerospace- and NLR collaborate for this activity. 🎥 The video below shows the first raw footage from the tail-mounted camera. Stay tuned for more! For additional information also see the article at our website 👇 🌐 https://lnkd.in/eFVUcrYk #scaledflightdemonstrator #SFD #innovation #aerospace

😎 Very cool development this week! ⚡ One of the benefits of electric-powered propellers providing the aircraft propulsion, is that those propellers (or fans) can be distributed along the aircraft wing, potentially enabling higher aerodynamic efficiency wing designs. 🤓 While interesting in theory, it will be more difficult in practice to develop and certify these aircraft concepts - with their novel behaviour and failure modes. 👨🔬 That's why testing like this is exciting 🤩 (While remaining realistic about the potential of electric-powered aircraft to displace most jet-powered airliners any time soon)

🚀 Thrust Vectoring: A Technical Deep Dive into Advanced Aerospace Control 🚀 Thrust vectoring is a pivotal advancement in aerospace engineering, offering precise control over the direction of thrust produced by an engine. This capability transforms the maneuverability and efficiency of both aircraft and spacecraft. 🔹 Principle of Operation: Thrust vectoring involves the redirection of engine exhaust nozzles to control the direction of thrust. This can be achieved through various mechanisms such as gimbaled nozzles, jet vanes, or fluidic injection. 🔹 Types of Thrust Vectoring: Gimbaled Nozzles: These allow the entire engine nozzle to pivot, changing the direction of thrust. Jet Vanes: Fixed vanes are placed in the exhaust stream to deflect the flow. Fluidic Thrust Vectoring: Uses secondary fluid streams to alter the primary exhaust flow without moving parts. 🔹 Applications: Military Aircraft: Enhanced maneuverability in fighter jets, such as the F-22 Raptor and Su-35, provides superior combat capabilities. Spacecraft: Precision control for launch vehicles like the SpaceX Falcon 9, enabling efficient stage separation and precise landing. 🔹 Benefits: Increased Agility: Aircraft can perform rapid directional changes, critical in dogfights and evasive maneuvers. Fuel Efficiency: Optimized thrust direction can reduce drag and improve aerodynamic efficiency, extending range and payload capacity. Redundancy: In spacecraft, thrust vectoring offers an additional layer of control, enhancing mission safety and flexibility. 🔹 Technical Challenges: Complexity and Cost: Implementing thrust vectoring systems adds mechanical complexity and cost. Thermal Management: Managing the high temperatures in vectoring systems, especially in fluidic systems, is crucial. Control Systems Integration: Requires advanced flight control algorithms to fully leverage the benefits. As we advance in aerospace technology, thrust vectoring remains at the forefront, driving innovations that lead to safer, more efficient, and highly capable air and space travel. #Aerospace #Engineering #ThrustVectoring #AdvancedTechnology #Aviation #SpaceExploration #Innovation #aerospace #aviation #mechanicalengineering #pilots #fighterjets #boeing #airbus Pratt & Whitney Connect with me to discuss more on the technical intricacies and applications of this fascinating technology! 🚀

#SITAEL is proud to announce the achievement of the AS/EN 9100 certification, the international standard of #excellence for Quality Management in the #aerospace sector, issued by RINA 🚀 The standard, developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG), is based on ISO 9001, with the addition of strict requirements to ensure the highest standards of #quality, #reliability, and #safety throughout every stage of the #product #lifecycle. This recognition represents a significant milestone for us and demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement and #innovation. We are now part of the OASIS database, essential for collaborating with key players in the global aerospace #industry. 💡 A new chapter towards the #future of aerospace! #ASEN9100Certification #SpaceEconomy #Space #NewSpace #SpaceSector #SpaceIndustry #SpaceTech #SpaceTechnology

Finite Pointset Method in aircraft simulations at VPS User Conference 2024 ✈ Last week, the VPS User Conference 2024 was held in Prague, organized by ESI Group. On the second day, our institute participated in the #aerospace session with the presentation "FPM Liquid for Fluid Structure Interaction in Aeronautics: Ditching, Floatation, Fuel Sloshing". In this presentation the recent progress in using the Finite Pointset Method for realistic #simulation of transient interactions between incompressible fluids (water, liquid hydrogen) and aeronautical structures are presented. You can find the the full presentation in the DLR online library: https://lnkd.in/gSKP4PAV Thanks to ESI Group for sharing some impressions of the day here: https://lnkd.in/gBDC5whv Contacts: Dieter Kohlgrüber and Christian Leon Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. #dlrbt #dlr #esi #esigroup #research #aviation #aeronautics #aircraft #ditching #floatation #sloshing #simulation #software #luftfahrt #flugzeug #wasserlandung #LH2 #FPM #VirtualPerformanceSolution #forschung

Learned about Radian Aerospace today, and am curious to see how their SSTO spaceplane performs in testing: https://lnkd.in/e68Dky9P