MUMBAI, India, June 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641028868 A) filed by Mahendra Engineering College on March 11, 2026, for Hybrid Electric Turbofan Engine For Short Haul Aircraft.
Inventors include Mr. K. Balakrishnan; Dr. S. Vinodh; Dr. G. Mohana Priya; Mr. P. Sivakumar; Mr. S. Hari Darwin; Dr. D. Subramaniam; Dr. P. Senthilkumaran; Mr. J. Venkatraman; Dr. K. P. Srinivasaperumal; and Mr. C. K. Murugesan.
The application for the patent was published on June 26, 2026, under issue no. 26/2026.
Abstract: ANNEXURE3 A Hybrid Electric Turbofan Engine specifically designed for short-haul aircraft to enhance fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and improve operational flexibility. The system integrates a conventional gas turbine core with an electric propulsion module powered by advanced energy storage and power management systems. During critical flight phases such as take off and climb, the electric drive provides supplemental thrust, thereby reducing fuel consumption and turbine stress. In cruise and descent phases, the system optimizes power distribution to maximize efficiency and enable partial electriconly operation where feasible. The hybrid architecture supports regenerative energy recovery and intelligent load balancing to improve overall propulsion performance. The proposed engine design ensures compatibility with existing aircraft platforms while minimizing structural modifications. By combining electric propulsion with turbofan technology, the invention achieves lower noise levels, reduced carbon footprint, and improved reliability.
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