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2022
19 October

ReleaseZeroAvia reduces greenhouse gases and drives toward nore sustainable air transport with Ansys

6 October

ReleaseZeroAvia acquires leading fuel cell stack innovator HyPoint

5 October

ReleaseZeroAvia and PowerCell sign deal for serial delivery of LTPEM hydrogen fuel cell stacks

28 September

ReleasemagniX powers Eviation's all-electric Alice aircraft for historic first flight

15 September

ReleaseAmpaire selects Electric Power Systems to supply batteriesfor Eco Caravan

27 July

ReleaseVerdeGo Aero announces $12M series A funding round

18 July

ReleaseZeroAvia and PowerCell sign memorandum of understanding regarding joint development and series deliveries of fuel cell stacks for aviation

18 July

ReleaseRolls-Royce & Hyundai Motor Group sign MOU to lead the way in the Advanced Air Mobility market using all-electric propulsion and hydrogen fuel cell technology

18 July

ReleaseCollins Aerospace completes preliminary design of 1MW electric motor for Pratt & Whitney Canada's Regional Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator

29 June H55’s core product is the modular Electric Storage System (ESS) which includes battery packs, battery management systems, and all interfaces with the EPS.

Double certification marks a milestone for electric propulsion experts

H55 has demonstrated that it is capable of designing, developing, flight testing and producing electric propulsion systems including batteries, mechanical assemblies, software and airborne electronic hardware.

22 June A new small engine designed for hybrid-electric applications.

Small engine provides performance boost for hybrid-electric

The turbogenerator will recharge batteries after take-off or power propellers directly, enabling aircraft to switch between power sources in flight. The development is being part funded by the German government.

15 June

ReleaseZeroAvia & Otto Aviation partner to deliver first new airframe design with hydrogen-electric engine option

2 June Six rotors will propel the E20.

TCab Tech selects Safran electric motors for eVTOL

The ENGINeUS 100 delivers more than 100kW at take-off and features a fully integrated motor controller within the machine. The thermal management is provided by an optimised air-cooling system.

18 May

ReleaseSurf Air Mobility enters into exclusive agreements with AeroTEC and magniX to accelerate development of electrified commercial aircraft

6 May

ReleaseZeroAvia kicks off US 19-seat aircraft testing and demonstration program on path to worldwide application of its powertrain technology

4 May The eDA40 will be all-electric.

Safran will provide electric motor for Diamond trainer

The ENGINeUS 100, that will equip the eDA40, delivers 130 kW maximum at take-off power and features a fully integrated motor controller within the machine.

4 May An illustration of an advanced subsonic aircraft with an Electrified Aircraft Propulsion system. Photo: NASA.

AeroTEC to build demonstrator for NASA's electric project

Through magniX the NASA program aims to demonstrate electric propulsion technology to power a hybrid De Havilland Canada Dash 7 aircraft, with first flight planned for 2025.

9 March Pipistrel’s type-certified electric propulsion technologies are deployed in the Velis Electro.

BAE Systems and Pipistrel build military electric expertise

The drive to develop sustainable products is a key focus for BAE Systems, including electrification, increased use of synthetics and other greener energy sources. Pipistrel bring considerable experience to the party.

8 February

ReleasemagniX and Desaer announce partnership to develop hybrid electric aircraft

31 January

ReleaseVerdeGo Aero selected to develop high-performance Turbine Hybrid-Electric powerplant for US DOD High Speed VTOL Concept Challenge

11 January

ReleaseState grant supports ZeroAvia project at Paine Field

2021
22 December

ReleaseElectric Aviation Group and University of Nottingham partner on electric propulsion systems

20 December

ReleaseCity Airbus demonstrates ambition to power the Urban Air Mobility market

10 November Expectations set prior to the ground-tests were confirmed by the performance of the MAHEPA Panthera, which the consortium says has all the characteristics to become a flying test-bed for future developments in hybrid aviation.

Hybrid Panthera completes first phase flight testing

The MAHEPA Panthera has flown from Cerklje airport in Slovenia, demonstrating the possibility of local zero-emission flights by performing all-electric take-offs.

7 September

ReleaseWright has begun testing a 2MW aviation-grade motor for transport-category zero-emissions aircraft

21 July Rendering of the Surf Air Mobility electrified Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft planned for availability in 2024.

Textron customer will electrify up to 150 Grand Caravans

Subject to finance, Surf Air Mobility will buy up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravans and convert them to hybrid electric power. Textron will market the concept for new deliveries and after-market conversions.

19 July

ReleaseSolar Impulse's legacy taken one step further

29 June

ReleaseZeroAvia expands its hydrogen-electric aviation programme to 19-seat aircraft and raises additional £9.3 million ($13m) in funding for large engine development

20 May

ReleaseA&M develop new UAS propulsion system

20 April

ReleaseHarbour Air, magniX and H55 partner for the world's first certified all electric commercial airplane

15 April

Pipistrel to design heavy cargo UAV for logistics in China

Research at the Technical University of Munich is behind the Amazalia flight control system which will steer Pipistrel's heavy cargo hybrid VTOL drone. The partners hope it will see service in 2023.

29 March

ReleaseHanwha Systems' air taxi electric propulsion system to begin first tests

18 March

ReleaseAmpaire leads team to demonstrate electric aviation transport system under UK future flight challenge award

17 March

ReleaseIntroducing the VH-3-185 hybrid generator powering the elctric flight revolution

11 March

ReleaseRolls-Royce and Tecnam join forces with Wideroe to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft ready for service in 2026

18 February

ReleaseSurf Air Mobility announces entry into definitive agreement to acquire electric aviation pioneer Ampaire

21 January The new facility extends to over 40,000 square feet.

magniX consolidates worldwide operations in Everett

Eviation, magniX's sister company and maker of an all-electric commuter aircraft, set up base in Arlington, Washington late last year. Now magniX electric aircraft engines will also be manufactured in the state.

2020
7 December VerdeGo Aero’s hybrid electric powertrain will drive Airflow’s eSTOL cargo aircraft.

Airflow selects VerdeGo powertrain for hybrid eSTOL

Integrating VerdeGo's hybrid-electric powertrain to Airflow's eSTOL platform will enhance the aircraft's mission capabilities by extending range to four to ten times that of a battery-electric system.

3 December

ReleaseH55 has secured CHF 20 million to complete the certification of its electric propulsion system

10 November

ReleaseVerdeGo Aero running world's most efficient aerospace diesel-electric (Jet A) hybrid propulsion system

13 October

ReleaseWright selected for prestigious U.S. Department of Energy Electric Aircraft program

24 June

ReleaseHanwha Systems is opening up the future of Korea's urban air mobility

7 June The all-electric Cessna Grand Caravan 208B made is first flight on 28 May 2020.

All-electric Grand Caravan makes first flight

Watched via streaming video all over the world, the Cessna workhorse continues to navigate the uncharted waters of certification and testing. First flight is a significant step on the way.

30 January

ReleaseWright Electric begins engine development program for 186 seat electric aircraft

21 January

ReleaseJaunt Air Mobility and VerdeGo Aero collaborate on hybrid electric aircraft

2019
6 November

ReleaseRolls-Royce announces new hybrid-electric flight demonstrator to be built with Brandenburg partners

22 July

ReleaseContinental Aerospace Technologies announces strategic partnership with VerdeGo Aero to develop hybrid-electric aerospace powertrains

17 July

ReleaseAmpaire offers first hybrid electric aircraft for sale to general aviation pilots

8 July

ReleaseRolls-Royce looks to strengthen hybrid electric research and development activities in Brandenburg

6 June

ReleaseAmpaire announces first public electric flight