The Airbus E-Fan 1.2, a new version of the aerospace giant’s vision for the future of general aviation flight, will make its U.S. debut next week at EAA AirVenture, highlighting a brand-new hybrid-electric propulsion system pioneered for the project with partner Siemens.
Hybrid-Electric Airbus E-Fan 1.2 to Debut at Oshkosh
Key Takeaways:
- The Airbus E-Fan 1.2, a hybrid-electric demonstrator, will make its U.S. debut at EAA AirVenture.
- It features a new hybrid-electric propulsion system, developed with Siemens, where a gasoline engine charges batteries to power electric motors, significantly extending its range.
- Airbus plans to introduce a 4-seat, production version with four hours flight endurance by 2020, collaborating with Daher and Siemens, as a stepping stone towards future hybrid-electric airliners.
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