MagniX Building Electric Aircraft Engines for GA Airframes

New MagniAIR engine is aimed at models used for recreational flying and training.

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 01:00 PM ET

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A rendering of a Van’s RV-10 electrified with MagniX’s new MagniAIR engine. [Credit: MagniX]

Key Takeaways:

MagniX has introduced MagniAIR, its first electric aircraft engine specifically designed for general aviation, intended to replace 120-175 kW piston engines.
Available in 2027, the air-cooled MagniAIR offers a class-leading power-to-weight ratio and aims to reduce operational costs for flight training and recreational flying.
MagniX is a leading innovator in electric aviation, with ongoing FAA certification efforts, though full type certification for electric engines has so far only been granted by EASA for other companies.

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Washington state-based MagniX has unveiled its latest electric aircraft engine, the company’s first designed specifically for general aviation (GA).

In a statement Tuesday, Reed Macdonald, CEO of MagniX, said the firm’s zero-emission, air-cooled MagniAIR engine “can be used for any application currently powered by a 120-to-175-kilowatt piston engine.” That includes flight training, recreational flying, and other GA activities. It will be available for purchase in 2027, the company said.