Diamond and Safran Team Up to Develop Electric Training Aircraft

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 04:25 PM ET

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Diamond proposes that its eDA40 will be the first FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft with DC fast charging, capable of fully recharging within 20 minutes. [Courtesy: Diamond Aircraft]

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Diamond Aircraft and Safran Electrical & Power have partnered, with Safran supplying its ENGINeUS 100 electric motor for Diamond's all-electric eDA40 training aircraft.
The eDA40 is projected to be the first FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft, featuring 20-minute DC fast charging and a flight time of up to 90 minutes.
This collaboration aims to decarbonize aviation by electrifying a proven aircraft platform, with initial flights scheduled for Q2 2022.
The electric motor's certification is expected by mid-2023, followed by EASA certification for the overall aircraft in late 2023 or early 2024.

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Diamond Aircraft and Safran Electrical & Power have announced an agreement to provide an electric motor for the all-electric eDA40 training aircraft.

The companies propose that the aircraft will be the first FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft with DC fast charging, capable of fully recharging within 20 minutes. According to Diamond, the total flight time of the eDA40 will be up to 90 minutes “as the battery technologies evolve.”