News archive: Electrical Power Systems | Airframer

24 March

ReleaseHydrogenOne Capital Growth plc and Safran announce a joint investment in UK passenger flight innovator Cranfield Aerospace

15 March

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen and H3 Dynamics announce hydrogen aviation partnership

10 March

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen picks New Mexico for major manufacturing hub

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.

10 February

ReleaseAstronics Corporation congratulates Textron Aviation on the first flight of the Beechcraft Denali

10 February

ReleaseH3 Dynamics completes world's first hydrogen aircraft propulsor nacelle

9 February

ReleaseHyPoint cuts ribbon at Discovery Park in bid to advance zero-emission hydrogen aviation in the UK and abroad

8 February

ReleaseAVL contribution to DLR project: 1.5 megawatt composite testbed for fuel cells

8 February

ReleasemagniX and Desaer announce partnership to develop hybrid electric aircraft

3 February

ReleaseEKPO Fuel Cell Technologies receives follow-up order for fuel cell applications in the aviation sector

2 February

Re-evaluation of the DART program leads to strategic adaption of the aerobatic trainer with change of the turbine manufacturer as a major modification.

Diamond's DART gains PWC turboprop power

The aerobatic trainer powered by the PT6A-25C turboprop engine will be named DART-750 and will, as previously envisaged, come with the state-of-the-art Garmin G3000 avionics suite and optional ejection seats.

26 January

SMS Fuel Systems Ltd. will develop Smart Megawatt Scale (SMS) fuel cell stack systems for large aircraft applications.

Megawatt stack dream team focuses on hydrogen

EAG hopes its aircraft and the enabling technologies will become a blueprint for future larger and smaller green aircraft. It could be the foundation to secure a leading share in the sustainable mass air transportation market.

25 January

ReleaseParallel Flight Technologies opens round of equity crowdfunding on Start Engine

20 January

ReleaseParallel Flight Technologies and LIFT Aircraft enter agreement for hybridisation of HEXA eVTOL aircraft

11 January

ReleaseState grant supports ZeroAvia project at Paine Field

10 January

ReleaseTT Electronics acquires Ferranti Power and Control business from Elbit Systems, strengthening aerospace and defence portfolio

10 January

ReleaseElbit Systems reorganises UK activities

4 January

ReleaseDoosan Mobility Innovation announces partnership with Iris Automation, Drone America to advance safe use of hydrogen fuel cell technology for BVLOS UAS operations

26 November

ReleaseEmission-free flight - DLR takes delivery of its new 'Do 228' research aircraft D-CEFD

22 November

ReleaseSynergIE project - hybrid-electric propulsion systems enable more climate-friendly air transport

17 November

The data concentration network and advanced power management system seamlessly connect equipment across the G400 and G800 with information, commands and electrical power.

GE provides latest Gulfstream jets' power management

The power management system provides more configuration control through GE's tool suite and its pre-designed flexible architecture can significantly reduce integration risk across the aircraft life cycle.

17 November

ReleasePowerCell receives order for fuel cell systems valued at approximately MSEK 7

16 November

ReleaseTecnam Aircraft launches the P-Volt transition program to help P2012 Traveller owners position themselves for the green future of aviation

2 November

ReleaseFlying fuel cell: MTU Aero Engines and EASA develop approval requirements

14 October

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen secures additional $62 million in financing to accelerate first test flight of hydrogen-powered regional aircraft to 2022

13 October

ReleasePlug Power invests in Airflow to bring hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system to Part 23 aircraft

8 October

ReleaseRolls-Royce, Federal Ministry and the state of Brandenburg strengthen development of hybrid-electric propulsion systems

8 October

ReleaseHyPoint partners with BASF New Business to develop high-performance hydrogen fuel cell membranes for aviation

7 October

ReleaseTPC Wire & Cable announces the formation of Trexon

7 October

NASA illustration of an advanced subsonic aircraft with an Electrified Aircraft Propulsion system.

NASA selects EPFD partners as it aims for 2035

NASA has chosen GE Aviation and MagniX as partners to support its electric powertrain flight demonstration. Each company will be awarded a share of $253.4 million for the work over the next five years.

6 October

ReleaseFuel cells for air transport – ground-breaking ceremony for the BALIS test field in Empfingen

29 September

The flight testing aims to demonstrate a performance increase, in addition to evaluating the safety margins, due to the electrical power input.

Airbus flight tests engine backup system on Flightlab

The Flightlab helicopter was equipped with an electric motor connected to the main gearbox, providing electrical power for 30 seconds in the event of engine failure, giving the pilot extra time to react.

22 September

ReleaseYASA spin-out Evolito to electrify aerospace market with ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors

20 September

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen announces new engineering development centre located in Toulouse, France, the heart of European aviation

9 September

ReleaseSKYCHARGE, powered by Green Motion and Pipistrel, is the world's first OEM-independent electric airplane charger to be approved by EASA

7 September

ReleaseZeroAvia places evaluation order for Hyzon Motors' high power density fuel cell

26 August

The PA-890 eVTOL, powered by the HyPoint air-cooled hydrogen fuel system.

HyPoint develops next generation hydrogen fuel cells

HyPoint and Piasecki are working together to develop the world's first manned hydrogen-powered helicopter. Testing shows that HyPoint's fuel system can achieve up to 2,000 watts per kg of specific power.

18 August

ReleaseNew Honeywell technology for light drones increases range threefold with cleaner, quieter hydrogen fuel cells

10 August

ReleaseZeroAvia completes first high-power ground tests of new 19 seat, zero-emission aviation powertrain system in California

4 August

The AePOP toolchain aids development of electrified propulsion system design in aerospace.

Simulation tool speeds up electric aircraft development

Drive System Design can simulate the performance over a range of mission profiles to determine energy usage. Characterisation of subsystems and components allows the process to model propulsion system variants.

4 August

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen, magniX, Plug Power, and AeroTEC announce Hydrogen Aviation Center at Moses Lake, Washington

3 August

ReleaseFirst aerospace-qualified baseless power module family improves aircraft electrical system efficiency

28 July

The generator will form part of the Power Generation System 1 (PGS1) demonstrator programme, for future regional aircraft.

Hybrid power system arrives for testing in Bristol

Rolls-Royce has already tested the AE2100 engine element, specialist controls and thermal management system at Testbed 108. Now the PGS1 hybrid-electric system will come under scrutiny there.