EcoPulse, the hybrid-electric distributed propulsion aircraft demonstrator jointly developed by Daher, Safran and Airbus to support aviation’s decarbonization roadmap, has successfully performed its ...

Over a few weeks in the closing months of 2023, the shape of aircraft propulsion changed significantly with flights by three quite different aircraft: Elroy Air’s Chaparral, Electra.aero’s Goldfinch ...

The remotely piloted Subscale Flight Demonstrator-Distributed Electric Propulsion prepares for takeoff. Credit: Royal NLR A subscale flight demonstrator of a distributed electric propulsion system for ...

Following the end of flight testing, the three partners behind the EcoPulse hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrator are already contemplating next steps, with a series of follow-on projects to debut ...

Evolito is proud to play a key role in powering Electra’s next-generation aircraft. Our engines blow the EL9 wing to dramatically increase lift, enabling takeoff and landing in just 150 feet (45 ...

Powered by a combination of batteries and internal combustion, hybrid-electric aircraft can cut CO 2 emissions by 50% or more along with offering dramatically lower operating costs. While the low ...

Electric propulsion can benefit the deployment of large payloads for orbit transfer. The mass and volume saved by using an electric propulsion system allows for the use of smaller launch vehicles or ...