Parameter

3.1.1.1 2+mw electric motors

2-megawatt or more (2+MW) electric motors are important enablers to decarbonise the commercial "workhorse" fleet. While lower power electric motors suffice for air taxis, a 2+MW unit provides the necessary power to transition from experimental flight to regional (50-70 seat) and narrowbody aircraft. These motors serve as modular building blocks: two units can power a regional turboprop, while a distributed cluster could eventually propel a single-aisle jet.

Critically, 2+MW electric motors enable hybrid-electric architectures, allowing for smaller, optimized gas turbines assisted by electric "boosts" during takeoff. They are also an important link for hydrogen fuel cell powertrains, converting clean electricity into propulsive torque. By achieving specific power targets of 10–15 kW/kg in the 2030s through advanced cooling and superconducting materials, these motors target the regional range segment.

Hierarchy

3 product service systems
3.1 aircraft product systems
3.1.1 components
3.1.1.1 2+mw electric motors
3.1.1.2 electronically steerable antennas
3.1.1.3 finlets
3.1.1.4 fully integrated antennas
3.1.1.5 gust sensors
3.1.1.6 high voltage wiring
3.1.1.7 hydrogen sensors
3.1.1.8 landing gear electric motors
3.1.1.9 lightweight business class seats
3.1.1.10 quantum-based sensors
3.1.1.11 real-time high-performance controllers
3.1.1.12 SAF sensors
3.1.1.13 wing-integrated sensors
3.1.2 Aircraft systems
3.2 development supporting services
3.3 flight supporting service systems

Scenario relevance

Number of parameter occurrence per scenario.

Input
Output
1
3
Optimising together
N/A
Stripping down
N/A
Tech for you
N/A
Mad max

Milestone Timehorizon

PESTEL categories

Current

Short term

Medium term

Long term

Governance & Operations

A unified global regulatory, legal, and data framework for the net-zero transition and seamless air travel.

2
Binding Global Mandate
1
Common Data Standards
2
Innovation Sandboxes
3
Collaborative Governance Blueprint
1
Ratifying The Treaty
2
Demonstrating Unified ATM
1
Establishing The Enforcer
1
Mutual Certification
2
Implementing Unified ATM
1
Collaborative Mandate Management
1
Multi-Modal Integration
2
Adaptive Governance

Environment & Economy

A self-sustaining, circular aviation market supported by established economic and industrial models.

2
Common Emissions Standard
3
Secure Initial Funding
1
Validate Scaling Paths
2
Mandate Circular Design
2
Deploy Hub Infrastructure
1
Operationalize Incentives
1
Launch Circular Supply Chains
1
Internalize Emission Costs
5
Complete Fleet Renewal
1
Secure Energy Supply
2
Achieve Full Circularity
2
Confirm Economic Viability

Technology & R&D

A fully developed, certified, and deployed ecosystem of net-zero technologies, from new propulsion to full autonomy.

3
Ground-Test Propulsion
1
Digital Twin Architecture
1
Validate Foundational AI
2
Pilot Efficiency Concepts
1
Flight-Prove Propulsion
1
Deploy Gen 1.0 Digital Twin
2
Certify Reduced Crew
3
Certify All Aircraft
1
Implement Autonomous Cargo
1
Implement Autonomous ATM
2
Optimize With Digital Twin
2
Launch Gen 2.0 R&D

Society & Human Capital

A fair, equitable, and human-centric transition that ensures public trust and a fully integrated future workforce.

0
Analyze Skills Gap
0
Build Social License
0
Ratify Just Transition
2
Launch Reskilling Programs
0
Define Equity Standards
2
Demonstrate Just Transition
1
Ensure Remote Access
1
Build Trust In Autonomy
1
Permanent Transition Monitoring
2
Verify Universal Access
2
Achieve Full Public Trust
1
Integrate New Workforce

Little to many relations with other Milestones