Bladon Jets History

1989

Bladon Brothers decide to build an axial flow micro gas turbine.

1990

Bladon Brothers told by a major gas turbine manufacturer that it’s not possible.

1994

The Bladon Brothers work out how to make axial flow compressor blisks and build the world’s first axial flow micro gas turbine.

2002

Bladon Jets Limited is formed.

Patents are filed.

2004

Bladon Jets axial flow micro gas turbine runs for the first time.

2008

Decision made to commercialise the technology and head office established on the Isle of Man. 

World's number one micro gas turbine designer, Phil Heward, joins Bladon Jets.

Seed Funding secured.

First patent granted.

2009

Bladon Jets enters into partnership with Jaguar Land Rover and wins Technology Strategy Board funding competition for low carbon vehicle development.

Second patent granted.

2010

Jaguar C-X75 supercar, with twin Bladon Jets engines, launched in Europe at the Paris Motor Show.

Dr Philip Ruffles CBE, ex Rolls Royce Technical Director joins advisory board.

Professor John Denton, ex Director of Cambridge Whittle Labs joins advisory board.

Tata announce investment in Company.

Jaguar C-X75 supercar, with twin Bladon Jets engines, presented in USA at LA Motor Show.