July 13, 2020
June 17, 2020
MAHEPA Webinar
The MAHEPA project is developing key technologies and a roadmap for market implementation of future hybrid-electric airplanes. The MAHEPA webinar will present the MAHEPA project, the Agency’s contribution to it and possibly a brief outcome of the... Continue reading
June 12, 2020
7th consortium meeting held online: important goals for MAHEPA are set
The partners of the MAHEPA project gathered on 25 May 2020 for a two-day online consortium meeting. During the past period all specifically modified components of hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid powertrain (integrated in Hy4 aircraft) and... Continue reading
June 2, 2020
Master students gained a professional insight into the MAHEPA aircraft flight test
During a special online Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Flight Testing seminar the Aeronautical Engineering Master students at the Politecnico di Milano had the opportunity to get a deeper insight into the real testing of MAHEPA hybrid-electric aircraft.... Continue reading
May 18, 2020
Advantages of a fully improved fuel cell power generation system
New components were developed and successfully tested in MAHEPA that improve the fuel cell system as a whole. These innovations aim to increase the fuel cell system safety and reliability towards commercial airline grade standards.... Continue reading
May 18, 2020
MAHEPA anticipates first ground tests for Hy4 aircraft
The fuel cell hybrid drive train was integrated into the Hy4 for the upcoming MAHEPA ground and flight test phase. The fuel cell system, the PMCD and the drive unit were installed on the middle... Continue reading
May 18, 2020
Evaluating the efficiency of a fuel-cell hybrid powertrain
In the scope of project MAHEPA the basic hybrid drive train concepts were developed. The fuel cell hybrid drive train of the Hy4 has been designed for higher performance and improved reliability. In order to... Continue reading
May 1, 2020
MAHEPA newsletter 2020/3
The third edition of MAHEPA newsletter is finally out. Read all about the MAHEPA activities and results of the past year and the much anticipated demo flights. You can read or download the content here. Continue reading
April 30, 2020
The most powerful fuel cell system integrated in Hy4 aircraft
The fuel-cell hybrid-electric power generation system was significantly improved to make the Hy4 drive system more efficient and reliable. The fuel-cell system, with the Power Management, Control, and Delivery (PMCD) module, was integrated on board... Continue reading
April 20, 2020