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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has expanded its partnership with Rolls-Royce, a British multinational specialising in civil aerospace, defense aerospace, services and power systems. This collaboration focuses on advancing hydrogen fuel system technology, with the goal of proving hydrogen as a viable zero-carbon aviation fuel for the future.
TCS will leverage its expertise to provide engineering skills and support to Rolls-Royce. The research will address three key challenges in enabling hydrogen for aviation: fuel combustion, fuel delivery, and fuel systems integration with an engine. All elements must be confirmed to operate safely.
Alan Newby, Director of Research and Technology at Rolls-Royce, expressed optimism about the partnership. “We welcome TCS to our hydrogen research programme and their engineering skills will play a valuable role in addressing our technology goals. We’ve already made great progress and having TCS with us gives us additional capability as we move forward on our journey to enable the energy transition for the aviation sector.”
This announcement was made at the Farnborough International Airshow, where TCS also showcased its technological capabilities in the aviation industry. The partnership builds on a long-standing relationship between Rolls-Royce and the Tata Group, including collaboration on engines and supply chain commitments. TCS has been working with Rolls-Royce since 2010 in areas such as design, manufacturing engineering, control systems and software, after-market services, and IT services.
Anupam Singhal, President of Manufacturing at TCS, highlighted the significance of the collaboration. “The partnership between TCS and Rolls-Royce is an exciting one that represents a powerful alliance in the quest for sustainable aviation solutions. We are aligned with Rolls-Royce’s ambition for a greener future. This partnership is the perfect opportunity to put our technological strengths and passion for the environment to use for advancing innovation and fostering an eco-friendlier aerospace sector.”
TCS will utilise its deep domain knowledge of the aircraft manufacturing industry to support Rolls-Royce’s engineering activities. This includes system design, component design, supply chain support, and program management. These services will help Rolls-Royce address the key challenges in enabling hydrogen for aviation: fuel combustion, fuel delivery, and fuel systems integration with an engine.
Regu Ayyaswamy, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Internet of Things and Digital Engineering at TCS, commented on the long-standing partnership. “TCS and Rolls-Royce have been partners in advancing engineering excellence for nearly a decade. The new partnership for research into hydrogen fuel systems represents a pivotal next step at a time when the aviation industry is faced with the urgent challenge of reducing carbon emissions while maintaining performance and efficiency. It aligns well with TCS’ commitment to harness technology for positive societal impact and building a greener future.”
TCS has been committed to harnessing technology for positive societal impact and driving sustainable transformation across industries. With over 200 sustainability offerings, TCS is helping customers worldwide in their sustainability journeys.
As part of the Tata group, TCS is also conscious of its environmental impact. In 2021, TCS set an ambitious sustainability target to reduce its absolute emissions by 70 per cent across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025 over the baseline year 2016 and to achieve net zero by 2030. By FY24, TCS had already reduced its absolute carbon footprint across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 80 per cent over a baseline of 2016, exceeding its target achievement by 10 per cent, one year ahead of time.
Last Updated on July 23, 2024 by Nick Ross
