“Based on thousands of ground test and flight hours, these electric propulsion units have been optimized for real-world commercial aviation applications to further accelerate the path to certification for electric aircraft and bring the future of electric aviation closer to reality,” company officials said in a prepared release.
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A solid first step
But the Alpha Electro is a trainer, with lots of one-hour flights in its future. These flights aren’t speculative, or some day dreams. They are happening today.
Video: Flying an electric airplane
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly in an electric airplane?
8-seat all-electric turboprop unveiled
Bye Aerospace is developing an eight-seat all-electric twin turboprop class airplane, the eFlyer 800. Performance estimates include up to 320 knot cruise speed, 35,000 feet ceiling, and 500 nm range with 45-minute IFR reserves at normal cruise speed of 280 knots, according to company officials.
Flight testing reveals electric aircraft reduce noise pollution
“Intuitively, we knew electric powered aircraft should be quieter than traditional powered aircraft, but these results highlight just how significant the difference is which is pretty amazing,” said Roei Ganzarski, CEO of magniX.
Aerospace startup introduces hybrid generator for electric-powered flight
The LaunchPoint HPS400 is a 40kW generator with the capacity to power large drones and flying vehicle missions that require extended ranges of flight, according to officials with the company, which has also received a $1.25 million grant from the Department of Defense to develop hybrid-electric flight technology for flying cars.
Electric engine developer wins technology award
The award tops an impressive 2020 for the company, including first flights of its electric Caravan.
International partnership at work on electric Caravan STC
The STC is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2023 for Australian certification.
Milestone flight for electric aircraft
Company officials say this is the longest flight to date for a commercially relevant electric aircraft.