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 has partnered with Safran Electrical & Power to integrate Safran's ENGINeUS 100 electric motor into its new eDA40 all-electric training aircraft.
The eDA40 aims to be the first FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft equipped with DC fast charging, enabling a full recharge in 20 minutes and offering up to 90 minutes of flight time.
Motor certification is expected by mid-2023, with full EASA aircraft certification anticipated in late 2023 or early 2024, contributing to aviation decarbonization.

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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.”