Next-generation Aircraft Development

Next-generation Aircraft Development

Project Implementing Entities

[Research and Development 1]
Development of core technologies for hydrogen aircraft

  • Hydrogen aircraft engine combustor and system technology development
  • Liquefied hydrogen fuel storage tank development
  • Hydrogen-aircraft architecture concept research
ThemeEntity
Development of core technologies for hydrogen aircraft
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.

[Research and Development 2]
Development of primary aircraft structures with complex shapes and dramatically reduced weight

ThemeEntity
Research on weight reduction, high production rate, and complex shapes for primary aircraft structures using composites
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Development of lightweight structures using thermoplastic composites
  • ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.

[Research and Development 3]
Development of Fuel Cell Electric Propulsion Systems Using Liquid Hydrogen Fuel and Core Technologies

ThemeEntity
Development of technology for hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion systems
  • IHI AEROSPACE Co., Ltd.
Development of hydrogen fuel cell core technologies
  • Toray Industries, Inc.

[Research and Development 4]
Development of Technology for Power Control, Heat and Air Management Systems, and to improve Electrification Rate

ThemeEntity
Development of technology for power control and heat and air management systems
  • IHI Corporation
Development of technology for improved electrification rate
  • TAMAGAWA SEIKI Co., Ltd.