Aircraft
Embraer, Collins Explore More Efficient Ice Protection
Embraer and Collins are jointly developing a carbon nanotube electro thermal heating technology that they say is more sustainable and efficient.
Collins’ CNT heater and ice protection controller were installed on the vertical stabilizer of Embraer’s 300E prototype, and the system has completed more than 10 hours of ground and “dry air” flight tests. (Photo: Embraer)
Collins’ CNT heater and ice protection controller were installed on the vertical stabilizer of Embraer’s 300E prototype, and the system has completed more than 10 hours of ground and “dry air” flight tests. (Photo: Embraer)

Embraer and Collins Aerospace are partnering on the development of a carbon nanotube electrothermal heating technology (CNT) for ice protection systems that aim to improve efficiency and sustainability. The system, including Collins’ CNT heater and ice protection controller, was installed on the vertical stabilizer of Embraer’s Phenom 300E prototype and has completed more than 10 hours of ground and “dry air” flight tests.