Liebherr-Aerospace is outfitting itself with a hydrogen seat at its test center in Toulouse

Hydrogen seat at Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse

Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse is working on systems and equipment to reduce fuel consumption, but also to contribute, at their level, to further carbon neutrality of aircraft. The symbolic project consists of using hydrogen as an energy source and fuel cells to generate enough electrical power, about 400 kilowatts, to power all non-propulsion systems of the next generation of aircraft. To carry out its activities, Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse, with the support of the Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile within the framework of the France Relance plan, is developing this power generation system.

To operate the main electric propulsion systems of a single-aisle aircraft

To evaluate this solution in a representative environment, the company, with the support of the Occitanie region, has recently equipped itself with a hydrogen cell installed in its test center at its site in Toulouse. This new investment in test facilities will enable Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse to demonstrate the ability to generate electrical energy, using fuel cells, To power the main non-thrust electrical systems of a new generation single-aisle aircraft, while providing comprehensive thermal management (fuel cells and electrical systems).

Accelerate the development of necessary items

In addition to these large investments dedicated to hydrogen, Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse is also developing new systems and equipment with a lower impact in terms of emissions, particularly CO2, and is collaborating with the entire aerospace sector as well as academics to accelerate Developing products for the next generation of carbon-neutral aircraft.