RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator Program – AeroTEC selected to lead Modification and Test Program
AeroTEC has been selected by Pratt & Whitney Canada to lead the modification and flight test of the of the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-100 experimental aircraft. Modification design will be supported by our engineers at our Seattle Headquarters while all flight tests and modifications will take place at our Flight Test Center in Moses Lake, WA.
“AeroTEC’s mission is to accelerate the evolution of aerospace, and our collaboration with Pratt & Whitney Canada on the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator project is a clear example of that commitment,” said Justin Morigeau, AeroTEC President. “We’re proud to support the demonstration of cutting-edge technologies that will define the future of sustainable flight.”
The RTX hybrid-electric propulsion system combines a highly efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada thermal engine with a 1 megawatt (MW) electric motor developed by RTX business, Collins Aerospace. The program is targeting up to 30% improved fuel efficiency compared to today’s regional turboprops.
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