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MILITARY, AEROSPACE & DEFENCE


INDUSTRY FOCUS ACHIEVING JET ZERO


As the aviation sector strives to achieve Jet Zero by 2050, the


adoption of innovative zero-carbon solutions becomes increasingly crucial. To help, metal composites


company TISICS of Farnborough has introduced ‘Light Land: lightweight


landing gear’, which will help achieve lighter, more fuel-efficient, aircraft


wide-body aircraft fleets utilising TISICS composites will contribute to a yearly


CO2 emission reduction of 9.6 million tonnes. TISICS’s lightweight


landing gear will offer a solution to reduce emissions and


A ircraft are currently made up of 50% metal


components. But with the need to cut CO2 emissions and head towards a Net Zero


future, sustainable solutions are needed that can help with reducing the aircraft’s weight. TISICS is spearheading the transformation


of metals to create a greener and brighter future. Its titanium and aluminium composites, manufactured in the UK, offer a weight reduction of 30-70% for high-performance systems, leveraging their strength, mass, corrosion resistance, and temperature properties. Surpassing the strength and stiffness of titanium at a 40% lower density and outperforming high- strength steel, TISICS’s composites double the specific stiffness of common engineering metals. According to the company, by replacing the


metal components in aircraft with its lightweight and high-strength metal composites, the aviation industry can pave the way for a future where every aircraft is lighter and more fuel-efficient. One example from the company is ‘Light Land: lightweight landing gear’ for commercial aircraft.


IMPROVING FuEL EFFICIENCy Developed as part of a project backed by £2.5 million in Research and Development funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Innovate UK, in collaboration with Safran Landing Systems, Light Land is said to be the world’s largest metal composite component for commercial aircraft. This part not only demonstrates improved fuel efficiency but also contributes to a significant reduction in carbon emissions through innovation. By adopting Light Land, airlines are projected


to save £650k in fuel costs per year, per aircraft, making them 13% more cost-effective compared to their titanium counterparts. Moreover,


increase operational efficiency – starting in 2028 and expanding across multiple aircraft systems, including ultra-efficient wings, engines and next-generation airframes. Stephen Kyle-Henney, CEO of TISICS,


commented: “We’re hugely excited to showcase the potential of Light Land for the UK’s aerospace industry. Offering high-value, fuel-efficient, zero- carbon, and commercially available aircraft components, is a huge first step towards achieving Jet Zero. TISICS’s future products will lead to increased competitiveness for UK aero- manufacturers, securing a first-mover advantage in high-value markets. This will create a domestic supply chain, reshoring previously imported products, and generating over 240 highly skilled


jobs in the UK within the next five years.” Adding to this, Ayantika Mitra, business


strategy director of TISICS, said: “TISICS technology enables rapid decarbonisation of aircraft fleets, initially through landing gear and extending to wing components, hydrogen storage, engines, and future blended wing aircraft that combine the best of next-gen carbon fibre and metal composites. We’re excited to lead this renaissance in materials and manufacturing to make zero emission flight a reality.”


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According to the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and PwC, the development of ultra-efficient lightweight aerostructures represents a £9.8 billion market opportunity by 2041. By transitioning toward zero-carbon emission technologies, the UK has the potential to grow its market share from 13% to nearly 17% by 2050, leading to a global market for new aircraft deliveries worth £4.6 trillion between 2022 and 2050.


TISICS www.tisics.co.uk


MIL-STD-188-125-1A COMPLIANT HEMP FILTERS


Last February, MPE of Liverpool became the first manufacturer to publish independent test certificates confirming the compliance of its HEMP (High- Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse) protection filters with the requirements of the latest defence standard, Mil-Std-188-125-1A. Now, MPE has released its full HEMP filter range compliant with Mil-Std-188-125-1A. The filters span 16A to 1200A and include 2-line, 3-line and 4-line


options. Said to be radically different to its previous HEMP filter ranges, the new filters feature single-line, modular elements which are line- replaceable, allowing for future installation expansion. External mounting feet and separate input and output enclosures simplify installation. The filter circuits comply with the stringent E1 and E2 pulse current injection (PCI) and shielding


effectiveness requirements of the Mil-Std-188-125-1A protection standard. The filters also protect critical national infrastructure (CNI) from the effects of intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI). All lines are individually filtered with high-energy transient suppressors and feature inductive


input to offer both good continuous wave electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance and superior transient handling performance, even on supplies with low source impedance.


MPE www.mpe.co.uk SEPTEMBER 2023 DESIGN SOLUTIONS 43


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