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Aviation Thermal Applications

Address weight challenges and meet rapid development timelines with AM heat exchangers.

Next Generation Propulsion

Thermal systems in next-generation propulsion technologies are designed to enhance efficiency and performance. They manage heat in innovative powertrains, including electric and hybrid designs, ensuring optimal functioning under extreme operational conditions while minimising environmental impact.

 Advanced Air Mobility

In advanced air mobility, thermal management is crucial for optimising performance and range. It regulates temperatures in electric and hybrid aircraft systems, ensuring efficient energy use while protecting sensitive components during urban operations and varying flight conditions.

 Commercial Aviation

In commercial aviation, effective thermal management is essential for passenger comfort and aircraft efficiency. It regulates cabin temperatures, manages engine heat, and protects critical components, enhancing overall performance and safety during flights across diverse climates.

Aviation Heat Exchangers

Macro Heatsink Heat Exchange

Cold Plate Heat Exchanger

 image of an Intercooler / Charge Air Cooler Heat Exchanger

Air-Liquid Heat Exchanger

 Charge Air Cooler

Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger (ACHE)

Discover advanced heat exchangers tailored for aviation and aerospace, including air-cooled systems, ram air heat exchangers, fuel/oil coolers, and battery thermal management solutions. Engineered for advanced air mobility, next-gen propulsion, and commercial aviation, these technologies deliver superior thermal performance, enhanced efficiency, and reliability. Ideal for eVTOLs, hybrid-electric propulsion, and traditional aircraft systems, our heat exchangers ensure peak performance under demanding operational conditions, meeting the rigorous standards of modern aerospace innovation.

 

Conflux offers ultra-thermal efficiency in compact & lightweight forms for:

Propulsion System Cooling (Next-Gen & Conventional)

Advanced thermal management for jet, turboshaft, hydrogen, hybrid, and battery-electric propulsion systems.

 Transmission & Gearbox Cooling

Compact, high-performance cooling for improved efficiency and durability in drivetrain components.

 Environmental & Avionics Cooling

Precision cooling solutions for stable avionics performance and efficient environmental control.

 Power Electronics Cooling

High-efficiency heat exchangers to manage thermal
loads in critical power electronics systems.

Discover how Conflux designed an AM cold plate for next gen aviation battery cooling

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Additive Manufacturing Heat Exchanger Features

Experience unparalleled performance with Conflux heat exchangers. Our innovative approach redefines what’s possible in thermal management, offering four key advantages to elevate the performance of the most demanding aerospace systems.
High thermal efficiency

Boosts aircraft performance through superior heat dissipation.

 Aerodynamic integration

Designed to seamlessly fit within airframes for enhanced fuel efficiency.

 Durability

Built to endure high-pressure, high-altitude conditions.

 Weight reduction

Lightweight construction supports fuel economy and payload maximization.

Conflux brings valuable technological capabilities to TheMa4HERA’s collaborative effort to develop the next generation of thermal management solutions, Each partner’s expertise strengthens our mission to deliver sustainable solutions that transform aviation.

 Jan Ludvik Senior Director of Advanced Technology Europe, Honeywell Aerospace

Our Aerospace Collaborations

Conflux is proud to work with innovation leaders in the aerospace industry, including:

Ready to discuss your aviation thermal challenges?

At Conflux, we are redefining thermal management in the aviation industry with innovative heat exchange solutions. From improving efficiency in next-gen propulsion systems to enhancing battery cooling for VTOLs and optimizing fuel systems in commercial aircraft, our technology addresses the sector's toughest challenges. Schedule a meeting to explore how our advanced solutions can elevate your performance, reduce operational costs, and give you a competitive edge in aerospace innovation.

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FAQs

What aviation programs benefit most from Conflux heat exchangers?

 What aviation programs benefit most from Conflux heat exchangers?

Conflux liquid–air heat exchangers are a strong fit for electrified propulsion programs—battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, hybrid, and turbo-electric—where compact, lightweight cooling with low drag is critical to avoid derating and range penalties.

How do Conflux designs improve performance versus legacy heat exchangers?

 How do Conflux designs improve performance versus legacy heat exchangers?

Additively manufactured geometries enable higher heat rejection per unit mass and volume, improved flow distribution, and lower pressure drop compared with traditional plate‑fin or microtube units, helping reduce cooling drag and installation mass. This improves mission performance in scenarios with limited temperature differentials to ambient air, peak climb loads, and altitude‑sensitive cooling, where legacy solutions become bulky or inefficient.

Resources for aviation
September 30, 2025
Conflux Technology Collaborates with Airbus on Hydrogen Aircraft Thermal Management
 September 08, 2025
Conflux Joins Honeywell-Led TheMa4HERA Consortium to Advance Thermal Management for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
 March 26, 2025
Conflux partners with AMSL Aero to develop hydrogen fuel cell cooling for long range zero emissions electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft