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2026

29 July

Airbus is integrating scalable motor/generators, electronic controllers and power distribution equipment for the demonstrator.

Airbus and partners advance hybrid-electric aircraft architecture

High-voltage generation and distribution systems will be matured on a full-scale demonstrator ahead of a 2027 ground test.

2025

16 June

ReleaseSafran and Saft to co-develop a high-voltage battery system for aviation electrification

29 April

ReleaseLiNova Energy and Saft advance to Stage 2 in Joint Development Agreement

2019

17 June

ReleaseSaft to equip MA700 turboprop regional aircraft

2018

30 August

ReleaseSaft to supply complete onboard battery systems for all new Boeing 777 twin-engine airliners

2017

22 June

ReleaseSaft develops unique battery for Aero Vodochody's L-39NG training jet

8 June

ReleaseChina's COMAC C919 jetliner makes its maiden flight with Saft ULM batteries on board

2015

15 June

ReleaseZodiac Aero Electric and Saft to supply batteries for Russia's Irkut MC-21 aircraft

2014

23 July

ReleaseSaft awarded contract from Gulfstream Aerospace

18 July

ReleaseBombardier reaches technology demonstration milestone

2007

27 March

ReleaseBoeing prepares fuel cell demonstrator airplane for ground and flight testing