Achieves First For An Electric Motor

French aerospace company Safran announced it has secured certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the ENGINeUS 100 electric motor, the first approval by EASA of an electric aircraft motor and the first for an electric motor of its size and capability.

The ENGINeUS100 is capable of powering small regional transport aircraft with up to 19 passengers and paving the way for a new era of commercial air mobility.

Bruno Bellanger, CEO of Safran Electrical & Power said, “We have just witnessed a key moment in the history of aviation. By obtaining certification for the ENGINeUS 100 electric motor, Safran Electrical & Power has achieved a world first. For Safran Electrical & Power and its institutional partners, this event represents an immense source of pride.”

Safran received the first type certificate for an engine that is in compliance with Special Condition SC E-19, the world’s first Special Condition for electric and/or hybrid propulsion systems.

The ENGINeUS was developed for small tow or four passenger aircraft, hybrid-electric propulsion for 19-passenger small regional aircraft, as well as future generations of commercial aircraft engines capable of carrying up to 150 passengers.

In a statement, EASA pointed out, “The electric ENGINeUS 100 series is starting with the B1 model now certified, initially planned for installation on a two-seater aircraft. The aim is to extend the series to a greater power range (from 89 KW to 180 KW), a baseline to allow for wider application in up to 19-seater aircraft.”

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