Honeywell to Provide Thermal Management System for All Electric Lilium Jet
06 Dec 2023 23:44:02
Lilium has made the decision to partner with Honeywell, a renowned leader in providing top-notch thermal management systems.
This partnership will bring Honeywell's MicroVCS, a cutting-edge Vapor Cycle System, on board the all-electric Lilium Jet. The primary focus will be on optimizing cabin cooling and efficiently managing the aircraft's electric battery temperatures, two crucial elements in achieving sustainable and efficient flight.
Honeywell and Lilium will work hand in hand to seamlessly integrate the MicroVCS into the Lilium Jet. Along with this, the aircraft will also feature Honeywell Anthem Avionics, Honeywell-DENSO electric motors, and Honeywell flight controls.
The production of the revolutionary all-electric vertical takeoff and landing Lilium Jet is expected to commence later this year, keeping the project right on track.
Lilium's Chief Operating Officer, Yves Yemsi, expressed his excitement about the collaboration with Honeywell, emphasizing the multitude of benefits that the MicroVCS brings to the table.
This reinforces the value of having a single, forward-thinking supplier providing multiple subsystems for the Lilium Jet. With Honeywell's innovative subsystems, the possibilities in aerospace are endless.
According to Honeywell, their MicroVCS high-speed, oil-free centrifugal compressor technology is a game changer in the world of vapor cycle cooling systems.
By being 22% lighter than traditional screw or scroll compressor-based systems, it not only offers superior performance but also helps reduce carbon emissions by a whopping 9,900 lbs. per year in Advanced Air Mobility aircraft.
In the words of Dave Shilliday, Honeywell's vice president and general manager of Advanced Air Mobility, the MicroVCS is a true testament to the company's commitment to a more sustainable future for air travel.
In the words of Dave Shilliday, Honeywell's vice president and general manager of Advanced Air Mobility, the MicroVCS is a true testament to the company's commitment to a more sustainable future for air travel.
Its versatility allows it to seamlessly integrate into various applications, including business aviation and defense aircraft, making it a ready-to-use solution for all.
(With Inputs from GBP)