Honeywell’s 1-megawatt generator has been chosen by Flying Whales Quebec to power its new hybrid-electric airship, the LCA60T. The two companies signed a contract for the integration and supply of Honeywell’s generator for the development of the 200-meter-long vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft for the heavy load transport market. Based in France and Canada, Flying Whales is developing the airship to transport renewable wood resources from hard-to-access areas.
“We are pleased and proud to welcome Honeywell, which joins us in developing the next generation of propulsion systems. This important collaboration completes and strengthens our Canadian consortium to develop and manufacture our high-power turbogenerator. Today, we are building in Canada the expertise and technological advancements for tomorrow’s aeronautics,” said Arnaud Thioulouse, chief executive officer, FLYING WHALES QUEBEC.