FAST

Lead Participant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED

Abstract

Fuel Architecture and Systems Technology (FAST) is a significant collaboration that will develop future Fuel System Technology
The collaboration with Eaton, UTC Aerospace, Cobham, Zodiac, Parker, Stanhope-Seta, Cardiff University, Manchester University, The University of Sheffield and Swansea University brings together most of the key worldwide Aviation Fuel System experts.
The Project will focus on key Fuel system technologies to meet demanding aircraft and environmental performance targets. The key customer will be the Wing of the Future where the fuel system forms a key part of the wing design and performance target and has critical interdependencies.
The project will foster close collaboration between Airbus, Academia and the wider UK supply chain to focus efforts within the UK on developing industry leading aerospace fuel system technology.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED £8,567,479 £ 3,718,939
 

Participant

ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY HITCHIN LIMITED
ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY WARWICK LTD £70,080 £ 35,040
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY £182,428 £ 182,428
EATON LIMITED £3,500,006 £ 1,750,053
STANHOPE-SETA LIMITED £454,939 £ 272,963
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
CHELTON LIMITED
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER £827,648 £ 827,648
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD £383,519 £ 383,519
HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED £1,839,470 £ 806,751

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