Technology · Thursday, 23 July 2026

Collins finishes integrated lab testing for SWITCH hybridisation project

By AvTLDR Editorial DeskPublished 23 Jul, 07:01 BST

Collins Aerospace has completed lab testing for the hybrid-electric SWITCH project, moving the technology toward aircraft-level integration.

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The tests validated hybrid-electric subsystems for the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine, with the project now moving to Airbus laboratories. The project aims to significantly improve engine efficiency for future narrowbody aircraft through hybrid-electric integration.

FlightGlobal22 Jul, 13:17 BST

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