AERTEC has a wide range of technological solutions focused on aircraft electrification and improved connectivity, reflecting its commitment to the challenge of Zero Emission Aviation by 2050.
AERTEC presented at AIX 2024 in Hamburg its broad portfolio of products and developments focused on improving aircraft connectivity and aircraft electrical power management.
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For the last 6 years, AERTEC has an office in Hamburg., The company manages manufacturing engineering projects, electrical systems and advanced aerial mobility, as well as carrying out important R&D&I activities.
AERTEC applies advanced avionics concepts in hardware and software for the development of wireless connectivity for data management and distribution generated by next-generation IoT (Internet of Things) modules distributed throughout the aircraft or other on-board sensors. It also designs and develops specific cockpit electronics, for the in-flight data and intercommunication system for both passengers and crew.
These technological developments are aimed at digital and wireless cockpit connectivity and intelligent data management, in order to increase the crew's self-monitoring capabilities while enhancing the passenger experience of the future.
In addition, AERTEC's continuous innovation in the field of aircraft electrification has led it to position itself as one of the leading engineering companies specialising in the field of aircraft electrification. design and development of intelligent and dynamic electrical power distribution solutions for aircraft, emissions, which contribute to progress towards the Zero Emissions by 2050 challenge.
These solutions allow the aircraft to decide intelligently, autonomously and in real time the electrical power to be allocated to each system. Decision-making is managed dynamically, taking into account the flight phase of the aircraft and the electrical power demand of each aircraft load.
One of the products that represents an integral concept of electrical power management and distribution is the AS27, which uses solid state relays SSPCs (Solid State Power Controllers) based on silicon carbide (SiC) technology, capable of achieving 540 VDC, and even 800VDC. Its ability to operate at these high voltage levels allows it to meet the new demands of electric or hybrid aircraft and to achieve more power with less weight. Herein lies the importance of the AS27's reduced weight and optimisation of its cooling requirements in a hotter operating environment, as the weight of components and wiring directly influences the aircraft's fuel consumption, and cooling indirectly through engine performance.
“For this reason, a technological transition towards high-voltage direct current aircraft operation contributes to achieving carbon-neutral aviation, following in the footsteps of other industries such as the automotive industry,” says Sara Bellido, Business Development Manager for Aerospace and Defence Systems at AERTEC. “In addition, high-voltage power distribution (HVD) guarantees safer and more reliable power distribution. However, high voltage DC operation at high altitude poses a number of challenges, which have yet to be solved by the aeronautical industry, and on which AERTEC is constantly working”.
