SkySpark

SkySpark Challenge is the name of the project coordinated by DigiSky; an engineering company specialized in R&D (Research & Development) innovative technology for aeronautical applications.

The goal of the SkySpark project is to design and build a complete “ecological” aircraft.

It is a unique project as it sums 3 main competitive factors:

  • Highly innovative from a technological point of view
  • Totally “EcoCompatible”
  • Commercially very attractive

It is based on technologies at the forefront of today’s research and of great interest for the future:

  • Hydrogen Fuel Cells and stocking systems
  • Lithium Polymers batteries
  • Electrical Engine brushless 


SkySpark

According to recent surveys, by 2020 the fuel consumption in aeronautics will increase of 250%.

Considering the faster growth of the industrialization process and so the huge emissions produced every year, we can rely on sustainable energy sources.

For example, the air freight produces million tons of CO2 and it is partly responsible for emissions that cause the greenhouse effect. Also the European Community is working for this problem and wants to reduce the CO2 and NOx discharge for passenger, because in the next years the real issue could be the holding by the Kyoto Protocol (2012).

SkySpark is coordinated by DigiSky, which can benefit from the synergy with thePolitecnico di Torino, the scientific contribution dell'Envinronment Park and the technical expertise of SMEs in high-level.

Furthermore the team can rely on main partners as:

  • Alpi Aviation
  • SICME Motori
  • CFM Air
  • Aircraft Studio Design
  • REM
  • SG Fly Evolution
  • Sparco 

The project enjoys the presence of a prestigious Team Leader, Mr. Maurizio Cheli (Lieutenant Colonel, Ital-ian Air Force, Astronaut for the European Space Agency and Chief Test Pilot of Eurofighter Typhoon).

Who flew with the SkySpark, establishing the World Speed Record for a 100% electrically powered aircraft during the World Air Games in Turin in June this year. He reached a top speed of 250 km/h. 





This milestone is just the first step of the program providing a series of ambitious objectives of the demonstration drive with low environmental impact.

In the end, we trust in the SkySpark as a dream that can become reality and are the base point for “green” air freight.

Because...

On 20 July 1969, Neil Armstrong, Commander of Apollo 11, putting his foot on the Lunar surface, he said:


“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”

We believe that the great leaps of mankind can truly be built by small steps.