After years of experimenting with hybrid electric prototypes, Diamond Aircraft will begin developing its first fully-electric airplane, the Austria-based manufacturer announced Tuesday.
Diamond Announces Plans to Create All-Electric Trainer
Key Takeaways:
- Diamond Aircraft announced the development of its first fully-electric airplane, the eDA40, a modification of its existing DA40 series, specifically designed for flight training schools.
- The eDA40 is projected to have a 90-minute flight time, a 20-minute recharge turnaround, and aims to cut operating costs by 40%, with first flight anticipated in Q2 2022 and certification by 2023.
- The company is partnering with Electric Power Systems for the battery technology, leveraging years of experience with hybrid-electric prototypes to enter the growing electric commercial aircraft market.
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