The HERFUSE project, short for Hybrid Electric Regional Fuselage & Empennages, is set to revolutionize the future of regional aircraft propulsion. This pioneering 3-year Clean Aviation initiative is breaking new ground in aviation technology. The journey began on January 30th, 2024, with a dynamic kick-off meeting in the vibrant city of Pomigliano d'Arco, Naples, marking the start of an ambitious mission to reshape the skies.
HERFUSE aims to design innovative fuselage and empennages for future Hybrid-Electric Regional aircraft (HER) to reduce Green House Gases (GHG) emissions. It addresses layout, materials, components, manufacturing, and assembly challenges, integrating features for hybrid-electric propulsion and complementary systems to improve weight, durability, aerodynamics, and operations.
Aligned with the visionary HERA project, HERFUSE is set to transform regional aviation by leveraging cutting-edge technologies. This ambitious project targets significant performance gains through innovative approaches, including low GHG energy sources, advanced energy storage and distribution, optimized operational features, and thermal management. By introducing these technical solutions, HERFUSE aims to drastically reduce emissions at the aircraft level, perfectly complementing HERA's bold objectives for a more sustainable future in aviation.
At the nine-month mark, the HERFUSE consortium convened for its 1st Review Meeting on November 21st, 2024, at the Clean Aviation premises in Brussels. This gathering marked a significant milestone in HERFUSE’s mission to develop cutting-edge fuel system technologies that align with the aviation sector’s sustainability goals. The meeting brought together a diverse group of participants, including HERFUSE partners, representatives from Clean Aviation, and expert reviewers from Dassault Aviation and the University of Limerick.
For the third time, the HERFUSE Project has taken the spotlight in Italy's prestigious newspaper, La Repubblica. This time, Marco Bellucci, representing Mare Group, delved into how the project is not only shaping the future of aviation but also driving innovation in ways that resonate far beyond the aerospace industry.
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