Join us as we transform this vast space into a state-of-the-art production facility, ready to support the final stages of our helicopter development programme.

Episode 39: Welcome to Production Centre One

In an exhilarating breakthrough for the GT50 project, the engineering team celebrated the inaugural ignition of the GT50, marking a pivotal moment in its development

Episode 38: GT50's First Flames of Success

Dive into the groundbreaking journey of the GT50 engine, the powerhouse behind the HX50 helicopter, designed to redefine aviation standards.

Episode 37: Inside the Creation of the GT50 Engine

It’s been a really good week with combustion testing -  the combustion specialists came in to make sure that we had a good stable flame with great ignition characteristics and that we’re maintaining the flame in the correct part of the combustion chamber. We’re doing everything we need to do to make that work properly in the full annular combustor.

Discover how we've identified and tackled challenges involving the combustion chamber's aerodynamics and the optimisation of the swirler to prevent flame contact with the chamber's thin sheet metal walls.

Achieving Optimal Flame Stability

A lot of work in different areas goes on simultaneously at Hill, and it has been some time since we reported on the composites work, where the main focus at the moment is getting ourselves production ready. Dave and the team are having a lot of success working systematically through all the process parameters we need to make robust production-ready moulds for the fuselage.

This behind-the-scenes look reveals the meticulous efforts to perfect the composite part production, from enhancing the pattern's finish for better mold sealing and vacuum integrity to innovating infusion techniques for flawless part molds.

Perfecting Composite Production

Casting good quality turbine blades in readiness for the gas generator means achieving the required production standards to verify every stage of the manufacturing. This means both locking down all the processes and implementing all the necessary quality controls.

Dive deep into the heart of turbine blade production with us as we navigate through the critical stages of engine development, focusing on the combustion testing and the meticulous preparation for running the gas generator.

As Desirable as
Your Destination

As Desirable as
Your Destination

HX50 is the helicopter you have always wanted, exquisite in every detail, combining exceptional performance, safety and ease of flying with an outstanding ownership model

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As Desirable asYour Destination

As Desirable asYour Destination

HX50 is the helicopter you have always wanted, exquisite in every detail, combining exceptional performance, safety and ease of flying with an outstanding ownership model

JOIN OUR GROUP PRESENTATION

Be part of the journey

As Desirable as
Your Destination

As Desirable as
Your Destination