Net Zero

There is a global demand for zero emissions solutions in aviation, With governments worldwide driving climate targets. The UK government aims to achieve net zero emissions for UK aviation by 2050, with a goal for domestic aviation by 2040.

The Swift is a zero emissions GA aircraft designed specifically for net zero powertrains.

Hybrid Power System

Two years of research for the RAF under Project Monet has resulted in a unique aircraft design point to accommodate a zero emissions power system: Li-ion Hydrogen Hybrid.

The li-ion batteries meet peak power demands whilst the hydrogen provides the endurance. Individually batteries do not have the energy density to provide required endurance, and the hydrogen alone does not have the power to deliver required performance.

The benefits of this are:

• Three times the training endurance of the best current li-ion powered aircraft (targeting 120 minutes of endurance with an additional 30 minutes of reserve)

• Lower cost of ownership than Avgas or li-ion

• 90% lower through life environmental impact than Avgas

The Swift has a bespoke airframe to accommodate the hybrid powertrain with advantages in space allocation, mass and flight handling characteristics.