Australian-based Aviation H2 has ordered the final parts to modify a jet turbine to run on liquid ammonia.
Hoped to be one of the first liquid ammonia jet engines, the Swiwin SW170b-2448 turbine will serve as a proof of concept for the conversion model the company developed in previous feasibility studies to allow the hydrogen carrier to power flights.
In addition to the part orders, Aviation H2 is working with machinists to build specific components to carry out the modification.
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