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News archive: Electrical Power Systems

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21 July

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada advances hybrid-electric technology development

17 July

ReleaseZeroAvia and Safran forge partnership on hydrogen-electric technologies

15 July

ReleaseNew heavy-lift drone powertrain unveiled as record order marks commercial milestone for hydrogen UAVs

15 July

ReleaseRED Aircraft and Helix create ultra-light series hybrid generator for aviation

8 July Hydrogen is seen as having the potential to substantially reduce aviation's long-term climate impact, comparable to the effect of electric vehicles on the automotive sector.

Airbus and MTU plan hydrogen engine venture

A non-binding agreement building on last year’s Paris Air Show memorandum sets out plans for a dedicated organisation to develop and commercialise hydrogen fuel cell engines.

2 July The agreement supports Vertical's progress toward Critical Design Review for Valo's certifiable design baseline.

Vertical adds Astronics to Valo supplier line-up

Astronics will supply the low-voltage power distribution system for Vertical's eVTOL aircraft under a long-term agreement.

24 June The IE-FLIGHT 300 platform is being developed for eVTOL aircraft and next-generation sub-regional aircraft.

Intelligent Energy advances hydrogen flight through HEIGHTS

Technology developed through H2GEAR is supporting a commercial fuel cell platform for future eVTOL and regional aircraft.

18 June H55 has accumulated more than 2,000 flight hours without a battery-related incident.

H55 powers ahead with RTX flight demonstrator battery

Certification-grade modules have entered active flight-test integration, reinforcing the company's readiness to support future hybrid-electric aircraft programmes.

29 May

ReleaseSafran awarded Innovation Fund grant for ENGINeUS PULL project

21 May If the prototype phase proves successful, the MOD aims to field an operational version of the system by 2030.

Army gives Apache drone wingman programme £10m backing

Autonomous systems are being developed to support Apache crews with reconnaissance and electronic warfare missions without direct pilot control.

19 May

ReleaseVertical Aerospace advances hybrid-electric testing and battery production

19 May

ReleaseIntelligent Energy joins UK alliance to accelerate hydrogen flight

13 May

ReleaseePropelled launches integrated propulsion and power system to accelerate next generation of agricultural UAVs

12 May

ReleaseAthule Aero and eFusionX announce strategic collaboration to advance high-efficiency drone propeller technology

11 May

ReleaseHy-Hybrid Energy and Ningbo VET Energy Technology Co., Ltd sign cooperation agreement on hydrogen technology deployment

6 May

ReleaseBAE Systems advances aircraft electrification with opening of new Endicott facility

29 April

ReleaseH55 successfully completes System Safety Function Verification Testing of integrated Energy Storage System

22 April Integration into an RV-10 will serve as an early platform to demonstrate electric propulsion in the kit aircraft segment.

magniX readies magniAIR engine for RV-10 electric test flight

The propulsion system is set to power a modified RV-10 as rising costs and ageing fleets drive demand for alternatives to traditional engines.

20 April

ReleaseH55 and Smartflyer advance electric aviation with first delivery of certifiable battery modules for the SFX1 aircraft

16 April The MV-75 FLRAA is designed to deliver roughly twice the speed and range of the Army’s current rotorcraft fleet.

Collins supplies key systems for US Army’s next-gen FLRAA

Work across multiple US sites will support delivery of key onboard systems for the Army’s first clean sheet rotorcraft in decades.

13 April

ReleaseAstronics launches Dual USB-C In-Seat Power Outlet, delivering high-power charging for modern aircraft cabins

13 April

ReleaseAstronics launches Qi2 Wireless Charging Module, delivering future-proof technology for modern aircraft cabins

10 April

ReleaseH55 selects Safran to supply the electric propulsion unit for the Bristell B23 Energic

9 April

ReleaseePropelled announces 2026 expansion of Hercules starter generator line, introducing advanced customisation and scalable hybrid power solutions

9 April Phase 2 work focuses on scaling and integration for real-world vertical lift applications.

Hydroplane secures Phase 2 award for hydrogen-electric propulsion work

The contract advances quieter, more efficient systems for helicopters and cargo drones as the U.S. Army explores alternatives to conventional fuel.

8 April

ReleaseH55 delivers first commercial, certifiable propulsion battery modules to BRM Aero for the Bristell B23 Energic program

2 April

ReleaseInnovative Aerosystems acquires license for Honeywell power generator systems, further expanding electrical power and sustainment capabilities

2 April

ReleaseFAA publishes special conditions for ZeroAvia’s 600kW electric engine for aircraft

1 April

ReleaseMolex completes acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, expanding portfolio of high-reliability connectivity solutions

20 March

ReleaseePropelled unveils expansion at Global Innovation Centre in Coventry as it accelerates toward producing more than one million propulsion systems annually by 2027

18 March

ReleaseH55 battery technology helps power progress of RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator

18 March

Astronics supplies fuel tank access doors for 737 MAX

Production will take place at Astronics’ Clackamas, Oregon facility, which supports a range of aircraft systems including passenger service units and environmental controls.

18 March Megawatt-class motor generators will feed into the next phase of hybrid-electric engine integration.

Collins advances hybrid-electric SWITCH testing milestone

Rockford subsystem testing supports integration of megawatt-class components into Pratt & Whitney GTF hybrid-electric engine demonstrator.

17 March

ReleaseRTX's Collins Aerospace announces completion of Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking HECATE project

9 March

ReleaseBETA Technologies, Inc. announces fourth quarter and full year 2025 results

5 March

ReleaseTimes Microwave Systems introduces Levitate ultra-lightweight cable assemblies for next-generation UAV and avionics applications

3 March

ReleaseePropelled announces largest expansion of motor controllers (ESCs) and intelligent power systems, strengthening electronic propulsion leadership

12 February Evolito joins Honeywell, Syensqo and Aciturri as key suppliers on the Valo programme.

Evolito to power Vertical’s Valo eVTOL

A long-term agreement between the two companies supports certification plans and advances development toward commercial service in 2028.

5 February H55’s Propulsion Battery Module, which successfully completed all regulator-required certification tests.

H55 clears key battery certification hurdle

EASA-supervised test campaign confirms ability to contain worst-case failures, enabling scalable commercialisation of electric aircraft propulsion systems.

29 January

ReleaseHelix receives AS9100 certification, internationally recognised quality management standard for aerospace industry

13 January

ReleaseAdvent Technologies and Airbus expand Joint Development Agreement

13 January

ReleaseHirth Engines and ePropelled announce strategic collaboration to advance high-efficiency propulsion systems

22 December 2025

ReleaseZeroAvia completes financing round

10 December 2025

ReleaseEaton joins HYdrogen eLectrical Engine Novel Architecture (HYLENA) R&D project, taking sustainable aviation to new heights with revolutionary hydrogen-electric engines

9 December 2025

ReleaseSafran unveils new facility in Singapore for the production and maintenance of aerospace electrical systems

8 December 2025

ReleaseRotron Aerospace and LIG Nex1 sign strategic MoU on UAV propulsion and platform development

4 December 2025

ReleaseKawak Aviation Technologies Inc. advances high-efficiency electric motors for aerospace and industrial applications

1 December 2025

ReleaseHelix motors power new generation of supersonic jet engines

21 November 2025

ReleaseNew Power and Propulsion labs open at Cranfield University

17 November 2025

ReleaseZeroAvia receives Design Organisation Approval from UK CAA