H2JET

The project will develop technical solutions for three important engine subsystems for H2-propulsion. The work is based on system level simulations of conceptual engines and aircraft.

GKN estimates that 50-90% of the CO2-emissions from global air transport can be eliminated by H2-propulsion, which corresponds to 500 million tonnes of CO2 per year. Forecasts indicate that when H2-propulsion is introduced gains will be even larger (1- 3 billon tonnes).

The Swedish aerospace industry can contribute with key parts estimated to a 1-5% share of engine and aircraft production, which makes the Swedish part of the contribution to reduced CO2-emissions 20-50 million tonnes/year.

The possibility to export technologies and products that will contribute to reducing global CO2 emissions is the major reason for the Swedish interest.

By validating component technology H2JET will speed up the development and position the participants for international engine- and aircraft demonstrator programs.