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greener aviation in fields such as Key Clean Sky facts & figures
propulsion, systems, aerostructures,
aerodynamics, and overall aircraft 334 420 373 350
configuration. These technologies are
targeted for integration into global INDUSTRY MEMBERS SMES RESEARCH CENTRES UNIVERSITIES
airline and operator fleets within the
next two decades. 28 110 >466

To mention a few of these key Clean COUNTRIES REGIONS GRANTS
Sky 2 technologies, one particular
example is the Ultra High Bypass integrated in a streamlined design to at the scale of today’s single-aisle
Ratio engine demonstrator UltraFan, create a vehicle that flies 50% faster family. Co-funded by the British ATI
which aims to reach a potential fuel than conventional helicopters. Programme and Clean Sky 2, the
improvement of approximately 10% project will make use of important
compared to 2014 reference aircraft. Another key focus for Clean Sky 2, building blocks and results from
Standout technologies include the and indeed any future European Clean Sky 2 in its ambitious next
composite titanium fan blades, which aviation research programme, is step towards flight demonstration.
have taken a lot of weight out of hybrid/electric propulsion. The The assembly and test of these
the engine design compared to the E-Fan X flight demonstrator is an building blocks (2MW generator and
previous standard, and the power important stepping-stone towards associated power electronics for
gearbox technology, which aims to hybrid-electric commercial aircraft instance) will be conducted by 2021.
achieve the best optimum operating
efficiency of the engine core and
fan. The first wind tunnel tests are
planned for 2020 for jet engine noise
and installation assessment, and a
first flight is scheduled for 2023.

In our Rotorcraft technology platform,
the RACER demonstrator’s first flight
is scheduled for the end of 2020.
It features an aerodynamic shape,
lightweight materials and equipment

We will need excellent results from
these projects, and the many more
we are working on, in order to reach
our ambitious objectives! l

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