VoltAero's Cassio 330 features a 330 kW electric-parallel hybrid propulsion system built around a Kawasaki piston engine, with an electric motor from Safran.
Energy is Safran’s main consideration for the new plant, with CEO Olivier Andries saying, “we want competitive, decarbonized energy under a long-term contract."
Olivier Andries says that with CFM56 operators still investigating if they have AOG Technics parts in their fleet, the full extent of the problem is not known.
Safran’s electric propulsion division has teamed with Cuberg to jointly develop aircraft energy storage systems based on the company’s high-energy lithium-metal batteries.
Safran Aircraft Engines has invested in additional capacity at its site in Guiyang, China, to support the ramp up of Leap engines for A320neo-family aircraft.
CFM opens up on RISE testing while Pratt & Whitney explores a sustainable GTF growth path through an MTU-led Clean Aviation Switch research initiative.
Safran has tested hydrogen combustion sub-systems for a turbine engine, as part of a European industry-wide hydrogen propulsion project for commercial aircraft.
