As an engineering specialist, SEGULA is working on a number of areas to achieve these objectives and accelerate the development of low-carbon aircraft. These include the reduction of aircraft weight, with numerous projects involving additive manufacturing, composite materials and design optimisation, as well as the use of new energy sources: fuel cells, electric engines or engines running on carbon-neutral fuels.

Environmental issues are taken into account throughout the life of the aircraft, thanks to Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), from manufacture through to the dismantling and recycling phase. 

Understanding Life Cycle Assessment

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a method for evaluating the environmental impact of a product, process or service throughout its life, from the extraction of raw materials to the end of its life. It takes into account the different stages, such as manufacture, use, maintenance and recycling. The main objective of LCA is to identify opportunities for environmental improvement and to reduce the overall carbon footprint by quantifying greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and discharges into water and the air.

Thanks to its mastery of LCA methodology, SEGULA is able to assist major players in the aerospace sector in the intelligent design of systems, while guaranteeing economic gains. Thanks to this comprehensive assessment, engineers and designers can make informed decisions from the earliest stages of development. They can analyse the different design options before choosing the most sustainable solution, thanks to the use of materials with a low environmental impact that also guarantee the required performance. 

Our life cycle assessment certifications

ISO 14040
ISO 14044 

What about hydrogen? 

SEGULA Technologies is leveraging its automotive and naval hydrogen expertise to deploy it in the aerospace sector. The Group supports its clients in the fuel cell sector by developing special applications and test benches dedicated to aeronautics. Fuel cells will offer decarbonisation opportunities for general aviation and potentially regional aviation.