AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to programme and construction management.

We have partnered with AECOM to work together with our customers to develop the infrastructure to operate Airlander, including preparing for hydrogen on site for the hybrid-electric and all-electric Airlander 10 aircraft. AECOM will also work with HAV to develop the Airlander 10 manufacturing facility.

HAV and AECOM sign memorandum of understanding

AECOM has partnered with HAV to provide infrastructure services for its pioneering hybrid aircraft, Airlander. The partnership will draw on AECOM’s consulting and advisory services for cost and carbon benchmarking, sustainability development, master planning, construction programme management and scheme delivery. This work will include advice on hydrogen supply infrastructure and transit interchange design.

Vertex Aerospace

Vertex Aerospace offers a global capability and complete solution for aftermarket aerospace services for government and commercial customers. Vertex is recognised in the aerospace industry for its high-quality services, depot reach-back, and responsive management.

We work in partnership with Vertex Aerospace to present joint proposals of fully configured Airlander 10 aircraft to the US Department of Defense.

HAV and Vertex sign memorandum of understanding

Vertex Aerospace and Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding to present joint proposals for provision of fully configured Airlander 10 aircraft to the US Department of Defense.

2Excel Aviation

2Excel Aviation is an innovative aviation services business working across a range of industries including defence and security, engineering, events and disaster response. Delivering bespoke, innovative solutions for the aviation sector.

We have partnered with 2Excel Aviation to offer customers joint proposals for operating Airlander aircraft in a variety of roles.

HAV and 2Excel Aviation form a team

Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd and 2Excel Aviation announce that they have formed a team. Two innovative British businesses bring together their experience to deliver low-carbon aviation.

Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace Systems is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

With the University of Nottingham, we work in partnership to develop electric propulsion technologies suitable for Airlander 10 on our E-HAV1 project.

The E-HAV1 project

A partnership of Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), Collins Aerospace, and the University of Nottingham (UoN) has won grant funding in excess of £1m from the UK Aerospace Research and Technology Programme to develop electric propulsion technologies using Airlander 10 as the initial platform. The project, named E-HAV1, will deliver a full-sized prototype 500kW electric propulsor for ground testing and technologies ready for future productionisation.

University of Nottingham

As one of the largest and most recognised groups in its field worldwide, the Power Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) Research Group at the University of Nottingham undertakes research in Power Electronics and Electrical Machines/Drives that are fundamental to our technological advancement. These technologies underpin the electrification of transport and all renewable energy strategies and are vital for a sustainable future.

With Collins Aerospace, we work in partnership to develop electric propulsion technologies suitable for Airlander 10 on our E-HAV1 project.

The E-HAV1 project

A partnership of Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), Collins Aerospace, and the University of Nottingham (UoN) has won grant funding in excess of £1m from the UK Aerospace Research and Technology Programme to develop electric propulsion technologies using Airlander 10 as the initial platform. The project, named E-HAV1, will deliver a full-sized prototype 500kW electric propulsor for ground testing and technologies ready for future productionisation.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Applied Science is a business division of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. The Applied Science Division leverage the best of aerospace and motorsport technologies, to deliver performance across the domains of land, sea and air.

We have worked with the Applied Science Division to enhance Airlander 10's aerodynamics and in-flight performance.

Enhancing Airlander 10's efficiency

HAV worked with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Applied Science Division to enhance Airlander 10's aerodynamics at their wind tunnel at Silverstone. We have significantly reduced the aerodynamic drag when compared to the prototype, reducing fuel burn and therefore operating costs and environmental impact.

University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)

The AMRC is a world-class centre for research into advanced manufacturing technologies used in the aerospace, automotive, medical and other high-value manufacturing sectors. The AMRC has a global reputation for helping companies overcome manufacturing problems and is a model for collaborative research involving universities, academics and industry worldwide.

We have partnered with the AMRC to work together to identify projects developing research, innovation, and training linked to HAV’s Airlander 10 production.

HAV and the AMRC sign teaming agreement

Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) will harness research expertise and advanced manufacturing technologies at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to deliver its Airlander 10 production and drive towards zero-emissions flight before 2030.

Vertical Lift Network

The UK Vertical Lift Network (UKVLN) is a collaboration between UK academia and industry, providing leadership and promotion of the UK’s vertical lift sector. Consisting of universities, national aerospace institutions and industrial research bodies, the UKVLN draws on a range of experiences to achieve comprehensive responses to, and deliver a coherent vision for, future vertical lift challenges.

We are a member of the Vertical Lift Network, which means we join meetings and workshops throughout the year to work collaboratively on research and solutions for vertical lift challenges.

The Learning Partnership

The Learning Partnership develops competitions to help meet STEM curriculum objectives while building interest in careers.

HAV is the Engineering Partner for The Learning Partnership’s challenge Navigate to the Line. Navigate to the Line is a competition that encourages students to design a remote-controlled, micro:bit-enabled lighter-than-air aircraft. We are committed to encouraging future talent to consider the aerospace industry.

STEM partnership launched

Hybrid Air Vehicles Limited has long been a keen supporter of a variety of STEM focused educational activities. As a company that relies on the best and brightest engineers, it is important to us that the future engineers of tomorrow are being encouraged to consider STEM today.