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Hybrid-electric aircraft could be the next generation of novel aircraft to reduce cost and emissions in the commercial aviation industry. The environment and constraints that aircraft operate in are important considerations for design to ensure feasibility within the commercial landscape. Our lab couples early design decisions with operational analysis to model HEA.

Many hybridized propulsion systems that incorporate batteries are dependent on battery technology because of the strict weight limitations of aircraft and the high energy demands. We developed a battery design and modeling framework that is integrated in FAST to provide accurate estimates of battery discharging, aging, and cost.

This study evaluates the feasibility and benefits of introducing battery powered hybrid electric aircraft (HEA) into regional airline …

Hybrid-Electric Aircraft (HEA) present a potential pathway to enhance propulsive efficiency and reduce operating costs in regional …

The objective of this research is to explore the feasibility of integrating hybrid electric aircraft (HEA) into an airline fleet. In order for HEA to permeate the commercial aviation market, airlines must be able to maintain their operational capabilities by using their existing flight schedules and continue to meet growing passenger demand for air travel. This research establishes a foundation for evaluating HEA integration into commercial aviation and will allow for future work in understanding the tradeoffs between the airlines’ operations metrics and carbon dioxide emissions.