Reaction Engines and Cranfield Aerospace expand collaboration

By Tom Kilkelly

20 November 2023

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Abingdon-based technology company Reaction Engines and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions have expanded their collaboration through which the companies explore additional aerospace applications for their zero-emission propulsion technology.

This expansion of collaboration was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that represents an expansion of both companies’ efforts to develop applications for their hydrogen fuel cell-based powertrain design.

A spokesperson for Reaction Engines said: ''The agreement marks a significant step towards maximizing the potential of our collective expertise and delivering practical sustainable aviation solutions across a range of applications.''

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Reaction Engines is a privately held technology Company that works on space access and sustainable technologies. The company is best known for developing SABRE, a prominent class of aerospace propulsion.

Tom Burvill, Director of Applied Technologies at Reaction Engines, said: “Reaction Engines is delighted to be expanding our collaboration with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions which marks a further step forward in the development of sustainable aviation propulsion applications for our world-leading thermal management technology.

''This agreement builds on the close working relationship the two companies have established on Project Fresson and this establishes a firm framework to develop new uses for our game-changing technology.”

By Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022.

During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan).

His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.