ORCID
- Stephen Wright: 0000-0001-6233-1882
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the unresolved challenges in fuel cell propulsion system integration in small-category VTOL-capable aircraft, addressing a critical gap in the existing literature by elaborating an MBSE-based systematic literature review with the PRISMA content analysis strategy. The methodology reviewed 122 papers in peer-reviewed journals published from 2000 to 2024 and included keyword research in four relevant publication platforms before analyzing the papers in a deductive MBSE V-model strategy combined with an inductive, data-driven research analysis. The results reveal a significant misalignment between identified barriers and proposed future research, indicating that current R&D efforts are not addressing the most pressing integration challenges. The findings provide evidence that patterns of research fragmentation and life-cycle disconnect have emerged, offering significant implications for future research in the field.Keywords: fuel cell propulsion system; model-based system engineering; proton exchange membrane fuel cell; urban air mobility
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Publication Date
2026-01-01
Publication Title
International Journal of Aerospace Engineering
ISSN
1687-5966
Deposit Date
2026-07-27
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Bachler, Johannes; Wright, Stephen; and Koskinen, Kari T., "Unresolved Challenges of Fuel Cell Propulsion Systems in Urban Air Mobility: An MBSE-Based Systematic Literature Review" (2026). Research Outputs: 2025-Present. 1.
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