WELCOME

Electric jets have proven to be a reliable way of

July 20, 2018 by James Ashley

Electric jets have proven to be a reliable way of achieving flight in the past but have often lacked the power to fly in a traditional jet-fueled aircraft. However, electric engines have proven to be a reliable way of delivering low-cost, fuel-efficient flight of high-performance aircraft, particularly to the small island of Orkney's northern shores.

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions has developed a commercial electric-jet engine prototype in conjunction with the Royal Netherlands Air Force, a project they hope will help to solve the problem of wind energy. They're proposing to build a large turbine-driven generator that uses solar cells and other energy sources, all of which are extremely efficient at producing electricity.

The Orkney Islands is a small island with a population of about 250,000 but is also home to some of the world's poorest and most remote populations. In the 1950's, the island was one of the poorest regions of the world, with the poorest and most remote population living there for a period of more than 60 years. In 2010, only a couple hundred residents managed to move in and begin working in a small business.

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is aiming to make their own electric-jet engines. Instead of relying on traditional jet engines, they say they would instead build a hybrid, an electric-jet aircraft capable of delivering more power to the islands of Orkney and Cranfield.

Electric flights are likely to take advantage of the unique properties of the land in which the Orkney Islands reside. The land is surrounded by a complex web of high-altitude, shallow, and low-hanging arches that provide a natural and rugged environment. In addition to the high altitude arches that are available in Cranfield and Cranfield's islands, the land also contains a very dense network of high-altitude arches that are suitable for commercial flights.

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions believes using solar-cell technology and wind turbines at Cranfield is the first way to bring electric aircraft to the islands.