Diamond and Safran Team Up to Develop Electric Training Aircraft

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 04:25 PM ET

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Diamond proposes that its eDA40 will be the first FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft with DC fast charging, capable of fully recharging within 20 minutes. [Courtesy: Diamond Aircraft]

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Diamond Aircraft and Safran Electrical & Power have partnered for the all-electric eDA40 training aircraft, with Safran providing its ENGINeUS 100 electric motor.
The eDA40 is projected to be the first FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft featuring 20-minute DC fast charging and offering up to 90 minutes of flight time.
This collaboration aims to advance aviation decarbonization, with EASA certification for the eDA40 aircraft anticipated in late 2023 or early 2024.

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Diamond Aircraft and Safran Electrical & Power have announced an agreement to provide an electric motor for the all-electric eDA40 training aircraft.

The companies propose that the aircraft will be the first FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft with DC fast charging, capable of fully recharging within 20 minutes. According to Diamond, the total flight time of the eDA40 will be up to 90 minutes “as the battery technologies evolve.”