Electrification and SustainabilityGE Aerospace, Airbus Complete First Stage of Research on Next-Gen Helicopter Propulsion - AIN, July 25 GE Aerospace finished the first stage of research and joint study with Airbus Helicopters on a next-generation helicopter propulsion system, AIN reported. The initial stage was focused on foundational research as they…
Electrification and SustainabilitySafran Electrical & Power to Supply Propulsion Systems for Aura Aero Electric Aircraft Last week, Safran Electrical & Power announced a partnership with AURA AERO, a startup created in 2018 that develops fixed-wing electric aircraft. Safran has agreed to supply propulsion systems for two of…
Air TaxiOPINION: Technology Changed Aviation and It’s Happening Again with Electric Aircraft In many ways, the history of commercial aviation has been a quest for more speed, altitude, and economy. Propulsion technology, in particular, has played a crucial role in reaching these goals, and…
Air TaxiBAE Systems Moves Into the Aircraft Electrification Market BAE Systems is moving into the aircraft electrification market, preparing to offer a suite of products to be used on platforms ranging from regional jets to small urban air mobility aircraft. Drawing…
CommercialRolls-Royce Buys Siemens' eAircraft Business to Jolt Electrification Efforts Rolls-Royce has agreed to purchase Siemens' electric and hybrid-electric aerospace propulsion activities in an undisclosed deal that the power systems company expects to be completed late this year. Siemens' electric aircraft business…
CommercialHow Batteries Will Power the Next Evolution of Aviation To certify battery packs for use in electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicles, companies need data. But, how do you test something that isn't yet happening? Painstakingly, it turns out. The first step is…