The EU commits to research into ultra-efficient aero engines
The EU is investing over EUR 3 million in innovative aero-engine technologies in the three-year Ultimate project, short for Ultra Low emission Technology Innovations for Mid-century Aircraft Turbine Engines. The project targets radical concepts for new aero engines, in line with the EU’s long-term emissions reduction target for 2050. The project is being presented at a conference in South Korea this week. The project team, coordinated by Chalmers University of Technology, includes four of the largest engine manufacturers in Europe: Rolls-Royce (UK), MTU Aero Engines (Germany), Safran