Philippa Davies appointed Head of Engineering
Philippa joined the Company as a turbomachinery engineer in 2012, carrying out aerodynamic and mechanical concept work for SABRE. She has since held management positions, serving as Functional Integration Lead of the SABRE ground based demonstrator engine and more recently, Technical Chief-of-Staff, working alongside the Chief Executive Officer. Mark Thomas, CEO of Reaction Engines had […]
Dr Helen Webber joins the ATI’s FlyZero project to accelerate zero-carbon emission aviation in the UK
The areas covered by the strategic research project will include determining the technical and commercial viability of a future zero-carbon emission aircraft design; technology and industrialisation roadmaps; and assessments of the sustainability issues, UK industrial capability, and the market and economic aspects. The aim is for FlyZero to support the UK aerospace sector in capitalising […]
Reaction Engines announces the appointment of new Non-Executive Director
Commenting on the appointment, Reaction Engines’ Chairman Nigel McNair Scott said, “I am delighted to welcome Andrea to the Board, she will bring with her outstanding experience and a balance of skills to support the Company’s future plans and growth. Following an early career in the financial sector at Zurich Financial Services as Director of […]
SABRE-Powered Launch study conclusion for the anticipated 2030+ reusable launch market
Reaction Engines is developing a new air-breathing propulsion technology (SABRE) that can enhance the performance of future air-breathing launch systems. SABRE propulsion technology has the potential to facilitate the development of horizontally launched vehicles that are affordable, reliable and reusable and have high cadence and payload return options. The objective of this study was […]
Dr Helen Webber and HTX Team win prestigious awards in annual Royal Aeronautical Society Honours List
The HTX team was responsible for the full validation of SABRE’s heat exchanger at temperatures representative of Mach 5 airflow. The team consisted of a wide collaboration of key functions across the Company from the UK and US and incorporated secondees from BAE Systems and Airborne Engineering Ltd. The official RAeS citation stated: “This was […]
Reaction Engines and Brunel University London engaged in ground breaking project to optimise supercritical CO2 for waste heat to power conversion
Supercritical CO2 Using supercritical CO2 (sCO2) as the working fluid in power cycles instead of steam increases the efficiency and flexibility of the overall heat recovery and allows for a significantly smaller footprint. Utilising waste heat reduces the carbon intensity of processes by reducing the energy consumption and hence lowering operating costs. In a sCO2 […]
Reaction Engines Applied Technologies develops innovative new battery thermal management system for EVs
A step change in thermal management for EVs EVs are powered by Lithium-Ion batteries which are highly impacted by temperature. From charge and discharge rates, health and capacity to overall lifespan, a robust battery thermal management system is key to the overall performance of EVs. Reaction Engines has developed a battery thermal management system (BTMS) […]
Philip Dunne MP joins Board of Reaction Engines
Nigel McNair Scott, Reaction Engines Chairman, said: “We are fortunate and delighted to have Philip join our team. Having someone with Philip’s wealth of experience, and respect right across the political spectrum, will reinforce and strengthen the Board.” Philip Dunne said: “I am pleased to join the board of one of the UK’s most innovative […]
Philip Dunne MP joins Board of Reaction Engines
Nigel McNair Scott, Reaction Engines Chairman, said: “We are fortunate and delighted to have Philip join our team. Having someone with Philip’s wealth of experience, and respect right across the political spectrum, will reinforce and strengthen the Board.” Philip Dunne said: “I am pleased to join the board of one of the UK’s most innovative […]
Reaction Engines apprentices complete challenging four-year programme
Q. Congratulations on completing your apprenticeship! What have you enjoyed most about the experience? Tom – The best part of the programme, for me, has definitely been carrying out all the placements within the Company. I have learnt about so many different aspects of engineering as well as improving my hands-on skills. Callum – Yeah, […]
