NAPKIN

NAPKIN – New Aviation Propulsion Knowledge and Innovation Network – is establishing a blueprint for zero carbon aviation by modelling the introduction of low or zero emissions aircraft into regional and short-haul aviation, such as those with hydrogen or electric propulsion.

NAPKIN directly responds to the need to boost regional connectivity sustainably; contribute to net zero goals; and identify economic opportunities which fit with the notion of ‘building back better’.

Heathrow is working in partnership with 9 consortium members: Rolls-Royce, GKN, Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, Cranfield University, University College London, University of Southampton, London City Airport, Highlands and Islands Airport and Deloitte.

Academic studies

Research Areas

The project is organised around 5 core themes, taking a ‘whole aviation system’ approach. Each theme builds data and understanding in support of the others. In this way NAPKIN’s outputs will describe a workable blueprint for the introduction of zero carbon flight.

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