Safran Aims To Be First To Certify Electric Propulsion

EngineUS XL

The EngineUS XL is a liquid-cooled electric engine that can produce up to 1 megawatt of power.

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French aerospace group Safran now encompasses three engine manufacturers. Already an established manufacturer of turbofan and turboshaft engines, the company has been approved to certify and produce electric propulsion units. Safran plans to begin certification testing this month on its first...

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