Safran’s Turbogenerator Will Propel Electra’s Hybrid EL9
TG600 helicopter engine will be the ‘heart’ of the aircraft’s hybrid propulsion system.
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Joby Expansion Aims to Double Electric Air Taxi Production
Increasing annual production rate to 24 air taxis moves company closer to its envisioned electric aerial ridesharing service.
Powered-Lift Specialist XTI Explores Uncrewed, Magnetically Powered Aircraft
Nonbinding preorder placed for 100 MagLev Aero HyperDrive propulsion systems.
Air Force Invests in Whisper’s Ultraquiet Propulsion Technology
Flight testing of the electric propulsion developer’s contested logistics concepts is expected to begin in 2027.
Safran, EASA Certify First Airworthy Electric Motor
Manufacturer will first install electric motors for customer Diamond Aircraft’s two-seater before expanding it to larger models.
Lilium Prepares to Ramp Up Production of Electric Jet Propulsion Units
The manufacturer of the seven-seat Lilium Jet begins to install a serial production line for the aircraft’s electric propulsion system, which powers 36 electric ducted fans.
Meet the 4 Finalists for the 2023 Collier Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association has named four finalists for the 2023 Collier Trophy. The winner will be selected in March in Washington, D.C.
FAA Approves Joby’s Electric Air Taxi Propulsion Certification Plan
The approval defines how Joby will demonstrate its electric propulsion system complies with FAA regulations.
Airbus, More European Aviation Firms Explore Hydrogen Future
Airbus and several partners are studying hydrogen infrastructure at airports, while Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and LoganAir aim to launch hydrogen-electric flights by 2027.
ZeroAvia Completes $116 Million Series C to Support Hydrogen-Electric Engine Tech
The hydrogen-electric propulsion developer raised funds, including from the U.K. Infrastructure Bank, to support certification and scaling of its technology.
