VINATech’s partners with MTU to boost MTU’s Flying Fuel Cell project, developing a 600 kW electric powertrain for commercial aviation.
MTU Aero Engines, Germany’s leading engine manufacturer, has announced a significant partnership with VINATech Co. Ltd., a specialist in catalyst-coated membranes (CCMs) and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs). This collaboration seeks to advance fuel cell technology, tailoring it to meet the specific requirements of commercial aviation. The partnership aims to advance MTU’s ambitious Flying Fuel Cell (FFC) project, currently in an extensive testing phase for its 600 kW electric powertrain, one of the most powerful and efficient systems designed for the aviation sector.
Barnaby Law, MTU’s Chief Engineer Flying Fuel Cell, said “MTU is committed to pioneering sustainable solutions for the aerospace industry. Our partnership with VINATech is a testament to this commitment. Their expertise in CCMs and MEAs is unparalleled, and we are confident that together we will lead the way to a cleaner, greener future for aviation.”
MTU plays a pivotal role in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of high-tech components in collaboration with international partners. Approximately 30 percent of the active aircraft currently in service worldwide are equipped with MTU components. Additionally, MTU is among the top three service providers globally for commercial aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines in the commercial maintenance sector. VINATech will supply their advanced membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs), essential for the hydrogen-to-electricity conversion process.
Do Kyong Sung, CEO of VINATech, said “We are thrilled to join forces with MTU. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of a technological revolution in aviation. Our collaboration promises to set new standards for fuel cell performance and reliability.”
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MTU Aero Engines AG, Germany’s leading engine manufacturer, is renowned for its technological leadership in low-pressure turbines, high-pressure compressors, turbine center frames, and advanced manufacturing processes and repair techniques. In the commercial original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sector.
Q. – What is the purpose of the partnership between MTU Aero Engines and VINATech?
A. – To advance fuel cell technology for commercial aviation.
Q. – What project is MTU’s collaboration with VINATech aimed at advancing?
A. – The Flying Fuel Cell (FFC) project.
