TCS partnered with Rolls-Royce to research hydrogen fuel systems for sustainable aviation, focusing on fuel combustion, delivery, and integration challenges. This is to address the aviation industry's goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The collaboration leverages TCS's engineering expertise to support Rolls-Royce in achieving its technology ambitions for a greener future,. The partnership builds on their longstanding relationship and shared commitment to driving sustainable transformation across industries.
IT service company Tata Consultancy Services ( TCS ) on Monday announced its collaboration with Rolls-Royce , a British company specialising in civil and defence aerospace technology.
The partnership involves research into hydrogen fuel system technology , continuing to prove hydrogen could be a zero-carbon aviation fuel of the future, said the company in a press release.
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The company will support the British multinational in domains like system design, component design, supply chain support and program management.
The challenges include fuel combustion, fuel delivery, and fuel systems integration with an engine.
“We welcome TCS to our hydrogen research programme and their engineering skills will play a valuable role in addressing our technology goals.
We’ve already made great progress and having TCS with us gives us additional capability as we move forward on our journey to enable the energy transition for the aviation sector,” said Alan Newby, Director, Research and Technology , Rolls-Royce.
The partnership is in line with TCS’s commitment to driving sustainable transformation across industries.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has set targets for net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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We are aligned with Rolls Royce’s ambition for a greener future.
This partnership is the perfect opportunity to put our technological strengths and passion for the environment to use for advancing innovation and fostering an eco-friendlier aerospace sector,” said Anupam Singhal, President - Manufacturing, TCS. The collaboration was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow.
The partnership builds on a long-standing relationship between Rolls-Royce and the Tata Group, including engines and a strong supply chain commitment.
TCS has been working with Rolls-Royce since 2010 in the areas of design, manufacturing engineering, control systems and software, after-market services as well as IT services.
It supported the British company in major civil and business aviation programs.
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The new partnership for research into hydrogen fuel systems represents a pivotal next step at a time when the aviation industry is faced with the urgent challenge of reducing carbon emissions while maintaining performance and efficiency.
It aligns well with TCS’ commitment to harness technology for positive societal impact and building a greener future,” said Regu Ayyaswamy, Senior Vice President and Global Head- Internet of Things and Digital Engineering, TCS.