Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in association with Rolls-Royce, has launched a research programme into hydrogen fuel system technology for use in aviation.
The idea, the multinational explained, is to demonstrate that hydrogen could be a viable aviation fuel, with zero carbon emissions.
TCS will provide engineering expertise and support to Rolls-Royce as it moves forward on three key challenges on the road to hydrogen for use in aviation: fuel ignition, fuel delivery and the integration of fuel systems with an engine. All elements must be confirmed to operate safely.
Sustainability goal
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has set ambitious net-zero carbon emissions targets by 2050, calling for innovative sustainability solutions.
“We are very pleased to have TCS join our hydrogen research programme and their engineering expertise will play a valuable role in achieving our technological goals. We have already made progress and having TCS on board provides us with additional capability as we continue on our journey to enable the aviation sector’s energy transition.”–Alan Newby, Director of Research and Technology at Rolls-Royce.
The partnership was announced at the Farnborough International Airshowand builds on a long-standing relationship between Rolls-Royce and the Tata Group, which includes engines and a strong commitment to the supply chain. TCS has also been working with Rolls-Royce since 2010 in the areas of design, manufacturing engineering, control systems and software, aftermarket services and IT services.
“The partnership between TCS and Rolls-Royce is exciting and represents a powerful alliance in the pursuit of sustainable solutions for aviation. We are aligned with Rolls-Royce’s ambition for a greener future. This partnership is the perfect opportunity to put our technological strengths and our passion for the environment at the service of innovation and the promotion of a more environmentally friendly aerospace sector.”–Anupam Singhal, President, Manufacturing Vertical, TCS.
As a Tata Group company, TCS in 2021 set an ambitious sustainability target to reduce its absolute emissions by 70 per cent across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025 from the baseline year 2016 and achieve net zero by 2030. By FY24, TCS had already reduced its absolute carbon footprint across Scope 1 and 2 by 80 per cent from the baseline year 2016.
