BICESTER, UK. September 2nd, 2026 – UK sensor technology specialist Transense Technologies plc and Unison, a GE Aerospace company, have announced the latest progress from their collaboration on advanced torque-sensing technology for next-generation aerospace propulsion.
The technology has played a role in achieving the first hybrid-electric flight above 30,000 feet and the first hybrid-electric transatlantic crossing, with the achievement showcased at the prestigious Farnborough International Airshow.
The application brought together Transense’s SAWsense torque sensing technology with Unison’s expertise in aerospace engineering, industrialisation, qualification, and integration.
Transense provided the core sensing technology, while Unison developed and adapted the solution for the airborne demonstration at one of the world’s leading aerospace events.
The demonstration underlines ongoing advances in technologies designed to enable more efficient hybrid-electric propulsion concepts for future aircraft.
“This is an important milestone for advanced propulsion development and for the role of torque sensing in future aircraft propulsion technologies,” said Ryan Maughan, Managing Director of Transense Technologies plc.
“We are proud to see our foundational SAWsense technology incorporated into Unison’s industrialised solution and successfully demonstrated at the prestigious Farnborough International Airshow.”
For aviation innovators, the demonstration offers a high-profile illustration of how specialist sensing technology can progress from laboratory development to flight-relevant applications, supporting the aerospace sector’s wider pursuit of next-generation propulsion.
“The flight demonstration at Farnborough reflects the strength of combining differentiated sensing technology with aerospace application engineering, qualification and integration,” said Josh Friedman, Engineering Leader at Unison.
“We value our long-standing relationship with Transense and the role this collaboration plays in advancing next-generation propulsion technology development.”
The work illustrates how complementary expertise in sensing innovation and aerospace system application can help accelerate technologies being developed for future aircraft propulsion systems, with a focus on greater efficiency, reduced emissions, and increased range.
