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 new hybrid-electric aircraft, is making its U.S. debut at EAA AirVenture.
- It features an innovative hybrid-electric propulsion system, developed with Siemens, which uses a gasoline engine to charge batteries, significantly extending its range.
- Airbus plans a four-seat production model with four hours endurance before the decade is out, collaborating with Daher and Siemens, and aims for this technology to lead to hybrid-electric airliners.
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