Tag Archives: hybrid-electric propulsion

Safran Electrical & Power Expands Cooperation With Aura Aero on Electric Propulsion Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Safran Helicopter Engines and Aura Aero have strengthened their strategic partnership for the hybrid-electric propulsion system of ERA, Aura Aero’s future 19-seat regional aircraft. The companies have signed an agreement covering the development and integration of Safran TG600 … Read the full press release

Farnborough Agreement Builds on 40 Years of Sikorsky-Safran Helicopter Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed an agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow to explore expanded cooperation on existing and future vertical lift platforms. The partnership will focus on power and propulsion technologies … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Battery Technology Powers GE Aerospace Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstration

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems’ advanced battery system powered the first flight test of GE Aerospace’s hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow. The aircraft, a modified Saab 340 B, demonstrated the potential of hybrid-electric propulsion to reduce fuel … Read the full press release

Safran Electrical & Power Secures €14.7 Million EU Innovation Fund Grant to Scale ENGINeUS Electric Motor Production

(IN BRIEF) Safran Electrical & Power has signed a grant agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency under the European Union’s Innovation Fund for the ENGINeUS PULL project. The company will receive €14.7 million to support automation … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Ships First Megawatt-Class EWIS Harnesses for EU-Supported SWITCH Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Project

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has delivered the first high-voltage EWIS harnesses for the EU-funded SWITCH hybrid-electric aircraft project. Produced at GKN’s Papendrecht, Netherlands facility, these megawatt-class AC wiring systems will undergo integration testing at Collins Aerospace’s Solihull, UK center before … Read the full press release

Safran Electrical & Power Achieves World-First EASA Certification for ENGINeUS 100 Electric Motor

(IN BRIEF) Safran Electrical & Power has achieved a world-first certification for its ENGINeUS 100 electric motor by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), making it the first motor approved to power new air mobility solutions. Following extensive testing … Read the full press release