Sustainable aviation technologies require aircraft integration engineering, certification pathway analysis, and regulatory strategy development. Hydrogen fuel cells, battery-electric systems, and alternative fuels present distinct integration challenges for airframe manufacturers and operators. We provide system-level integration engineering, loads analysis, certification oversight, and technical due diligence. Services focus on aircraft integration, regulatory navigation, and strategic positioning rather than component-level design.
What We Deliver
Aircraft Integration Engineering
Loads analysis and structural mounting design for hydrogen and electric propulsion systems. Propeller loads determination for electric motors. Weight and balance analysis. Centre of gravity effects assessment. Pressure vessel installation analysis for hydrogen storage. Thermal management integration within airframe constraints. Installation design coordination.
Certification Pathway Development
Regulatory pathway analysis for new propulsion technologies. Certification basis determination under CS-23/CS-25 frameworks. Special conditions identification and acceptable means of compliance strategy. Authority coordination for hydrogen and electric propulsion approvals. STC application roadmap development. Certification timeline assessment.
Certification Oversight
Certifiability monitoring throughout technology development. Design review against airworthiness requirements. Compliance tracking during development phases. Early identification of regulatory challenges. Authority liaison during development. Coordination between design teams and certification requirements.
Technical Due Diligence
System-level assessment for sustainable aviation projects. Design review and performance feasibility analysis. Safety architecture evaluation. Certification risk assessment. Technology readiness evaluation. Support for investment decisions and programme evaluation.
Strategic Consulting
Market entry strategy development. Approval simplification analysis. STC strategy for retrofit programmes. Competitive positioning assessment. Regulatory timeline and resource planning. Implementation roadmap development for new technologies.
Feasibility Studies
Performance analysis based on component specifications. Mission profile evaluation for electric propulsion. Range and endurance calculations. Operational constraint assessment. Economic viability analysis. Technology maturity evaluation.
Our Approach
We provide aircraft-level integration engineering and certification pathway analysis for new propulsion technologies. Work addresses loads interfaces, structural mounting, certification requirements, and regulatory strategy. Analysis combines airframe integration requirements with certification timeline assessment and market positioning. We coordinate with component specialists for subsystem expertise while maintaining focus on aircraft integration and regulatory acceptance. Experience includes aircraft integration engineer role in AdHyBau-2 hydrogen research project and participation in EASA hydrogen certification workshops.
Typical Deliverables
Integration Engineering
- Loads analysis reports
- Structural mounting designs
- Propeller loads specifications
- Weight and balance analysis
- Installation design documentation
- Integration feasibility studies
Certification Support
- Certification pathway analysis
- Special conditions identification
- Acceptable means of compliance strategy
- STC roadmap development
- Authority coordination records
- Certification timeline assessment
Strategic Analysis
- Technical due diligence reports
- Feasibility assessment documentation
- Market entry strategy
- Technology readiness evaluation
- Risk assessment reports
- Implementation roadmaps