15 - Guest lectures
CURRENT AND ALTERNATIVE PROPULSION SYSTEMS IN EUROPE; TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR INTEGRATION
O. Isaksson¹, T. Grönstedt¹, S.I. Hallstedt¹, A. Brahma¹, R. Avellan, GKN Aerospace, Sweden; T. Kipouros, Cambridge University, United Kingdom; ¹Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
This paper reviews current and emerging alternative aircraft propulsion systems being researched and developed in Europe, including hybrid-electric, hydrogen, fuel cell and battery concepts. Propulsion efficiency, capacity, and maturity are discussed, highlighting integration, qualification, sustainability compliance, and the need for strong industry–academia collaboration
DOI: 10.71945/icas2026_0981