A testing site in Mississippi and another in Britain will be used for hydrogen engine tests. Photo: Rolls-Royce
A testing site in Mississippi and another in Britain will be used for hydrogen engine tests. Photo: Rolls-Royce
A testing site in Mississippi and another in Britain will be used for hydrogen engine tests. Photo: Rolls-Royce
A testing site in Mississippi and another in Britain will be used for hydrogen engine tests. Photo: Rolls-Royce

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Rolls-Royce takes steps towards hydrogen in four-point green aviation push

British jet engine manufacturer unveils plans for ground testing at Farnborough Airshow

Tim Stickings
Tim Stickings

July 17, 2022

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Rolls-Royce said on Monday it would begin testing this year on a hydrogen-powered jet engine, taking a cautious step into a market on which much of the rich world is pinning its low-emission hopes.

The ground tests on a Rolls-Royce made AE2100 engine in Britain were announced on the first day of the Farnborough Airshow, one of the industry's first major post-pandemic gatherings and an event billed as showing off the future of aviation.

If the ground tests in Britain and at an unspecified time in America go well, Rolls-Royce hopes to proceed to mid-air trials and start powering hydrogen engines for real from the middle of the 2030s.

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Although not, by its own admission, going in all guns blazing on hydrogen — "thoughtfully" is senior engineer Alan Newby's preferred word — Rolls-Royce believes it has market potential and is working with the easyJet to explore its possibilities.

But not all its eggs are going in that basket. The company also announced on Monday that the newest model in its range of classic jet engines, the UltraFan, was entering its "final build phase".

And there are two further strands to the company's green ambitions — sustainable aviation fuels, which can be dropped into existing jet engines, and battery-powered electric planes.

Hydrogen

The case for using hydrogen as a fuel is essentially twofold: it is the most abundant element in the universe, and no greenhouse gases are produced when it is burned.

That is only part of the story, though, because hydrogen first needs to be separated from water, which leaves you back at square one if you need a carbon-heavy process to do it.

The preference is therefore for "green hydrogen", which is made in a low-emission process and has been described by the president of the European Commission as essential to end the EU's energy reliance on Russia.

US President Joe Biden wants to create "hydrogen hubs" around America, while Britain too has plans for a "world-leading hydrogen economy" with 9,000 jobs by 2030.

The Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire has played host to the latest and greatest from the aerospace industry since 1948. Here, 'The National' takes a look back at 74 years of aviation. All photos: Getty Images
The Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire has played host to the latest and greatest from the aerospace industry since 1948. Here, 'The National' takes a look back at 74 years of aviation. All photos: Getty Images
An Avro Lincoln, developed from the Lancaster bomber, on display at the 1948 Farnborough Airshow.
An Avro Lincoln, developed from the Lancaster bomber, on display at the 1948 Farnborough Airshow.
A formation of RAF de Havilland Vampire jets in flight at the Farnborough Airshow in 1950.
A formation of RAF de Havilland Vampire jets in flight at the Farnborough Airshow in 1950.
A young visitor stands by the wheel of an Avro York transport plane at Farnborough Airshow in 1950.
A young visitor stands by the wheel of an Avro York transport plane at Farnborough Airshow in 1950.
A child is carried away from the scene of a crash at the Farnborough Airshow in 1952. A prototype de Havilland DH 110 jet fighter crashed during a display, killing 27 people.
A child is carried away from the scene of a crash at the Farnborough Airshow in 1952. A prototype de Havilland DH 110 jet fighter crashed during a display, killing 27 people.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, inspects aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow in 1952.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, inspects aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow in 1952.
The Handley Page Victor, a four-jet crescent-wing bomber that became part of the UK's V Bomber nuclear force along with the Vulcan and the Valiant, makes an appearance at the Farnborough Airshow in 1953.
The Handley Page Victor, a four-jet crescent-wing bomber that became part of the UK's V Bomber nuclear force along with the Vulcan and the Valiant, makes an appearance at the Farnborough Airshow in 1953.
Farnborough Airshow crowds and dignitaries watch RAF Hawker Hunter jets perform a display in honour of the Royal Aircraft Establishment's jubilee in 1955.
Farnborough Airshow crowds and dignitaries watch RAF Hawker Hunter jets perform a display in honour of the Royal Aircraft Establishment's jubilee in 1955.
A cameraman stands on the roof of his estate car to get footage of the 1956 Farnborough Airshow.
A cameraman stands on the roof of his estate car to get footage of the 1956 Farnborough Airshow.
A Hawker Hunter equipped with rockets flies over the Farnborough Airshow in 1956.
A Hawker Hunter equipped with rockets flies over the Farnborough Airshow in 1956.
Visitors queue to have a look inside a Bristol freighter at the 1956 Farnborough Airshow.
Visitors queue to have a look inside a Bristol freighter at the 1956 Farnborough Airshow.
Enthusiasts stand on chairs in the rain to get a better view of the aircraft as they fly past at the Farnborough Airshow 1956.
Enthusiasts stand on chairs in the rain to get a better view of the aircraft as they fly past at the Farnborough Airshow 1956.
A formation of 16 Hawker Hunter jets of a Royal Air Force aerobatic team flying at the Farnborough Airshow in 1959.
A formation of 16 Hawker Hunter jets of a Royal Air Force aerobatic team flying at the Farnborough Airshow in 1959.
A Saunders-Roe hovercraft, with a group of Royal Marines on board, on display Farnborough Airshow in 1959.
A Saunders-Roe hovercraft, with a group of Royal Marines on board, on display Farnborough Airshow in 1959.
A Westland Widgeon helicopter hovers above the Farnborough Airshow crowd in 1959.
A Westland Widgeon helicopter hovers above the Farnborough Airshow crowd in 1959.
Spectators shield their eyes against the sun at Farnborough Airshow in 1959.
Spectators shield their eyes against the sun at Farnborough Airshow in 1959.
A worker cleans a transparent model of the supersonic passenger airliner Concorde at a British Aircraft Corporation exhibit at Farnborough Airshow in 1966.
A worker cleans a transparent model of the supersonic passenger airliner Concorde at a British Aircraft Corporation exhibit at Farnborough Airshow in 1966.
Smoke rises after a French Navy long-range maritime patrol Breguet 1150 Atlantic aircraft crashed into buildings at the Farnborough Airshow in 1968. Five crewmen were killed.
Smoke rises after a French Navy long-range maritime patrol Breguet 1150 Atlantic aircraft crashed into buildings at the Farnborough Airshow in 1968. Five crewmen were killed.
Members of the RAF's Macaws, the College of Air Warfare's Jet Provost T-4 aerobatic display team, at Farnborough Airshow in 1972.
Members of the RAF's Macaws, the College of Air Warfare's Jet Provost T-4 aerobatic display team, at Farnborough Airshow in 1972.
Pilots Maj James V Sullivan and Maj Noel F Widdifield of the US Air Force meet the press at the Farnborough Air Show in 1974, after setting an air speed record by flying the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird from New York to London in less than two hours.
Pilots Maj James V Sullivan and Maj Noel F Widdifield of the US Air Force meet the press at the Farnborough Air Show in 1974, after setting an air speed record by flying the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird from New York to London in less than two hours.
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird in 1974.
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird in 1974.
A prototype Concorde takes off from Farnborough Airshow in 1974.
A prototype Concorde takes off from Farnborough Airshow in 1974.
The Westland Wisp, a radio-controlled, unmanned miniature helicopter designed to take pictures in dangerous and difficult to reach places, on display at Farnborough Airshow in 1976.
The Westland Wisp, a radio-controlled, unmanned miniature helicopter designed to take pictures in dangerous and difficult to reach places, on display at Farnborough Airshow in 1976.
A Hawker Sea Harrier and a 'ski jump' launcher on display in at Farnborough Airshow in 1978.
A Hawker Sea Harrier and a 'ski jump' launcher on display in at Farnborough Airshow in 1978.
Prince Charles, with his brothers Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, inspect the Tornado multi-role combat aircraft and its payload at Farnborough Airshow in 1978.
Prince Charles, with his brothers Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, inspect the Tornado multi-role combat aircraft and its payload at Farnborough Airshow in 1978.
A US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber approaches a KC-135R Stratotanker for refuelling for the flight back home after the stealth aircraft made a 21 hour non-stop round-trip flight to make a fly past at the 1996 Farnborough Airshow.
A US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber approaches a KC-135R Stratotanker for refuelling for the flight back home after the stealth aircraft made a 21 hour non-stop round-trip flight to make a fly past at the 1996 Farnborough Airshow.
In 2000, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, consisting of an Avro Lancaster bomber, a PR XIX Supermarine Spitfire, and a MkIIc Hawker Hurricane, was at the Farnborough Airshow.
In 2000, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, consisting of an Avro Lancaster bomber, a PR XIX Supermarine Spitfire, and a MkIIc Hawker Hurricane, was at the Farnborough Airshow.
The new Airbus A380 double decker airliner comes in to land over a double decker busses in the 2006 Farnborough Airshow.
The new Airbus A380 double decker airliner comes in to land over a double decker busses in the 2006 Farnborough Airshow.
The tilt-rotor Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey manoeuvres at the Farnborough Airshow in 2006.
The tilt-rotor Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey manoeuvres at the Farnborough Airshow in 2006.
An member of the Italian Air Force crew demonstrates the capabilities of the Typhoon Eurofighter during a flight simulation at Farnborough Airshow in 2010.
An member of the Italian Air Force crew demonstrates the capabilities of the Typhoon Eurofighter during a flight simulation at Farnborough Airshow in 2010.
Members of the public look inside a JF-17 Thunder jet fighter developed by Pakistan and China at 2010's Farnborough Airshow.
Members of the public look inside a JF-17 Thunder jet fighter developed by Pakistan and China at 2010's Farnborough Airshow.
The Blades British civilian flying display team perform at Farnborough Airshow in 2010.
The Blades British civilian flying display team perform at Farnborough Airshow in 2010.
A crew from Wattisham army base in Suffolk with an Apache AH1 Helicopter at Farnborough Airshow in 2010.
A crew from Wattisham army base in Suffolk with an Apache AH1 Helicopter at Farnborough Airshow in 2010.
A Typhoon Eurofighter touches down at Farnborough Airshow in 2010.
A Typhoon Eurofighter touches down at Farnborough Airshow in 2010.
An Airbus A380 comes into land after putting on a performance for the crowds at Farnborough Airshow in 2014.
An Airbus A380 comes into land after putting on a performance for the crowds at Farnborough Airshow in 2014.
A visitor sits in a model of a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lighting stealth fighter, which was big news at Farnborough Airshow in 2014.
A visitor sits in a model of a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lighting stealth fighter, which was big news at Farnborough Airshow in 2014.
Military helmets on display at the Farnborough Airshow in 2014.
Military helmets on display at the Farnborough Airshow in 2014.
Visitors take pictures as an Airbus A380 performs for the Farnborough Airshow crowd in 2014.
Visitors take pictures as an Airbus A380 performs for the Farnborough Airshow crowd in 2014.
Evolving technology: high-performance remote-controlled aerial target drones used by the US Air Force on display at Farnborough Airshow in 2014.
Evolving technology: high-performance remote-controlled aerial target drones used by the US Air Force on display at Farnborough Airshow in 2014.
British prime minister David Cameron meets aircrew at the Farnborough Airshow in 2016.
British prime minister David Cameron meets aircrew at the Farnborough Airshow in 2016.
Britain's Red Arrows fly in formation around a Spitfire at the Farnborough Airshow in 2018.
Britain's Red Arrows fly in formation around a Spitfire at the Farnborough Airshow in 2018.
British prime minister Theresa May talks with guests as she opens the 2018 Farnborough Airshow. An Airbus A-400 Atlas looms in the background.
British prime minister Theresa May talks with guests as she opens the 2018 Farnborough Airshow. An Airbus A-400 Atlas looms in the background.

Rolls-Royce believes aviation is one of the hard-to-decarbonise markets where hydrogen can play a role and has looked into the options for storing the fuel as a gas or liquid and powering small to mid-sized aircraft.

The AE2100 test starting this year in Britain will be followed by tests on a Pearl 15 model at a site in Mississippi "at a future date", the company said.

There is no date yet for when airborne tests might happen, but engine makers are working backwards from a target date by Airbus to assemble the first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035.

The company is "intrigued and interested" in the market, said Mr Newby when The National toured the company's factories in Derby this month, but he made no secret of the challenges that exist around it.

These include the minus 253°C temperatures needed to store it as a liquid, the question of how to transport the fuel, and the fact that hydrogen takes up four times the volume of kerosene.

"When you can use electrification, you should," said Mr Newby. But "we are clear that hydrogen will play a role, and the question we are trying to answer is how much of a role will it play in aerospace."

The UltraFan gas turbine is now in its "final build stage". Photo: Rolls-Royce
The UltraFan gas turbine is now in its "final build stage". Photo: Rolls-Royce

UltraFan jet engine

Painted light blue to make it stand out, the prototype UltraFan is Rolls-Royce's newest and most efficient take on the classic gas turbine and is due for its first full testing run this year.

For Andy Geer, the UltraFan's chief engineer, operating the only one currently in existence is a daunting prospect - like a Mars rover, "if you go the wrong way and tip it in a hole there's no way back".

Adding to the space-age feel, Mr Geer has a bank of desks set up like Nasa mission control that will monitor the engine when it powers up in a £90 million ($107m) testing hangar called Testbed 80.

The company said the final build phase would involve a test run that uses only sustainable aviation fuel, extending the UltraFan's potential shelf life if cleaner fuels gain in popularity.

Burning less fuel is both good for the planet and economically good for Rolls-Royce, said Mr Geer, who reeled off statistics about the UltraFan's superiority to older models: it burns as much as 25 per cent less fuel, may generate 35 per cent less noise, and is made up of 2,800 instruments.

"We see a bright future for gas turbines," said Mr Newby.

Sustainable fuels

Rolls-Royce has had much to say already about sustainable fuels, which it regards as the best short-term hope for reducing emissions while the hydrogen and electric markets take shape.

Sustainable fuels, a blend of kerosene and animal or plant matter, are more expensive than normal jet fuel but Rolls-Royce wants to turn the tide by pursuing a 100 per cent clean formula.

They are known as "drop-in" fuels because they can, in principle, be poured into existing jet engines without more fundamentally reimagining an aircraft like you would with hydrogen or electrics.

The cleaner fuels have been put through rigorous testing in which pilots slam the throttle or shut off the engine to see what will happen if things go wrong.

"What we are trying to do is signal that you can invest with confidence," bringing money from governments and oil companies into the sustainable fuel market, said engineering director Simon Burr.

The all-electric 'Spirit of Innovation' broke world records for a zero-emission plane. Photo: Rolls-Royce
The all-electric 'Spirit of Innovation' broke world records for a zero-emission plane. Photo: Rolls-Royce

Electric planes

Farnborough in 2020 was meant to be a preview of one of Rolls-Royce's prize pieces, the all-electric one-seater plane Spirit of Innovation, but that year's airshow never happened and the plane has now graduated into a world record holder that insiders call the "fastest electric anything".

Battery-powered aircraft such as short-range air taxis and medical evacuation planes have a bright future, engineers believe, although it is not realistic for long-haul passenger planes to fly all-electric anytime soon.

Hybrid planes are also an option. As part of its announcements at Farnborough, Rolls-Royce said it had recently finished tests in the UK and Norway in which a hybrid-electric engine model delivered more than 1.5 megawatts of power — a new benchmark for the sector, the company said.

The next steps are for Rolls-Royce to talk to aircraft manufacturers about what their future requirements might be.

"We are pioneers of power and this programme puts us in a great position to pave the way to make hydrogen and hybrid-electric systems a reality," said Chris Cholerton, Rolls-Royce's president of civil aerospace.

"Combined with our work on sustainable aviation fuel and further gas turbine efficiency, we are making real progress on the hard yards of research and development towards making net zero flight a reality."

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  • Al Ain v Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, 8.15pm

Saturday:

  • Dibba v Ajman, 5.15pm
  • Sharjah v Al Wasl, 5.20pm
  • Al Jazira v Al Nasr, 8.15pm
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Our legal consultant

Name: Dr Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
World Test Championship table

1 India 71 per cent

2 New Zealand 70 per cent

3 Australia 69.2 per cent

4 England 64.1 per cent

5 Pakistan 43.3 per cent

6 West Indies 33.3 per cent

7 South Africa 30 per cent

8 Sri Lanka 16.7 per cent

9 Bangladesh 0

Squads

India (for first three ODIs) Kohli (capt), Rohit, Rahul, Pandey, Jadhav, Rahane, Dhoni, Pandya, Axar, Kuldeep, Chahal, Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar, Umesh, Shami.

Australia Smith (capt), Warner, Agar, Cartwright, Coulter-Nile, Cummins, Faulkner, Finch, Head, Maxwell, Richardson, Stoinis, Wade, Zampa.

Global state-owned investor ranking by size

1.

United States

2.

China

3.

UAE

4.

Japan

5

Norway

6.

Canada

7.

Singapore

8.

Australia

9.

Saudi Arabia

10.

South Korea
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
 
Started: 2020
 
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
 
Based: Dubai, UAE
 
Sector: Entertainment 
 
Number of staff: 210 
 
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
Updated: July 18, 2022, 2:32 AM`
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