The City of Doncaster Council and Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd, the UK-based producer of “sustainable aircraft technology”, have agreed to locate the production programme for Airlander 10 at Carcroft Common.
“Carcroft Common is a 50-hectare site identified by the City of Doncaster Council for development to unlock new economic growth” according to the press release. “The freehold for the site will be acquired by Hybrid Air Vehicles under the terms of the agreement.
“Subject to planning approval, Hybrid Air Vehicles will develop new flagship facilities for Airlander 10’s production, testing, and certification operations, capable of producing up to 24 aircraft per year at the site. It will house cutting-edge aerospace production equipment, such as new assembly lines for Airlander’s composite-based airframe, propulsion systems, and electrical and avionics systems.
“Airlander 10 is a new type of ultra-low emissions aircraft capable of carrying 100 passengers, or ten tonnes of payload. The reserved orderbook for Airlander 10 stands in excess of £1bn, with the first aircraft set to enter service from 2028 with the likes of Air Nostrum Group, the launch airline customer.
“In partnership with the City of Doncaster Council, Hybrid Air Vehicles will establish Carcroft Common as a hub for advanced manufacturing and sustainable aviation in South Yorkshire, creating over 1,200 new jobs and thriving supply chains. Hybrid Air Vehicles will also work closely with important regional partners like the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, and the Doncaster UTC.”
For more information
https://www.hybridairvehicles.com/airlander/technology/
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