EcoPulse Aircraft Headlines Daher’s Sustainability Initiatives

French OEM still waits for FAA certification on the TBM 960.

Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 10:03 AM ET

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An artist view of Daher's Eco-Pulse, which is a joint project by Daher, Safran, and Airbus—along with France’s CORAC civil aviation research council. [Courtesy: Daher]

Key Takeaways:

Daher's EcoPulse hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator, based on its TBM airframe, has been powered up in Tarbes, France, marking a significant step in the company's decarbonization efforts.
The EcoPulse is a collaborative project with Safran and Airbus, aimed at achieving the business aviation industry's pledge for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 by integrating electric motors with a standard turboprop system.
Daher is establishing three new "Techcenters" focused on aircraft manufacturing, aerospace equipment, and logistics to accelerate innovation and develop environmentally responsible solutions for its product roadmap.
The company also provided updates on its TBM 960, which has EASA certification and is awaiting FAA acceptance, and showcased the TBM 940 with its HomeSafe autoland suite at EBACE.

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Based on Daher’s proven TBM airframe, the EcoPulse hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator has been powered up in Tarbes, France, according to Daher CEO Didier Kayat.

Kayat delivered the news at a press event at the National Business Aviation Association’s European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland. EBACE officially opens on Monday at the Palexpo center at the Geneva International Airport (LSGG).