How are we powering electrified aircraft?

Electrification of aircraft engines will revolutionize the aviation industry. Leading this transformation at Collins Aerospace is Bill Dolan, vice president of Engineering & Technology for Power & Controls. By applying hybrid-electric technologies for more electric power and using more electric systems, engine efficiency increases and fuel consumption decreases. This shift sets the stage for modern hybrid and all-electric engines, establishing new standards for modern aviation.

 

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“We generate the power, convert the power and distribute the power through the airplane. That is the heart of the whole system when you think about electrification.”

Bill Dolan | Vice President, Engineering & Technology, Power & Controls | Collins Aerospace

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