Hartzell’s latest Part 35-certified prop is tailored specifically for electric and hybrid aircraft, such as Beta Technologies’ CX300. [Courtesy: Beta Technologies]
Key Takeaways:
Hartzell has received FAA Part 35 type certification for a new five-bladed, carbon-fiber propeller specifically designed for electric, hybrid-electric, and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.
This propeller is the first Part 35 certified design of its kind, engineered for high-performance and low-noise operations crucial for eVTOLs and urban air taxis.
Developed and extensively tested in collaboration with Beta Technologies, the propeller is set to be installed on Beta's CX300 and Alia electric aircraft, paving the way for their operational flights.
The aviation industry has never seen a propeller quite like this before.
Hartzell—which has designed and built propellers for more than a century—on Monday revealed that the FAA awarded Part 35 type certification for a new prop tailored specifically to electric, hybrid-electric, and other advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
