Recently, the tiltrotor manned electric aircraft E20eVTOL successfully completed the first round of flight tests at Hengdian General Airport, marking the comprehensive integration of E20eVTOL from design, R&D, manufacturing to flight. Safran, a global leader in aircraft electrical systems, has supplied the E20 eVTOL with a number of systems and equipment to provide it with a continuous and reliable power and signal transmission network.
The E20 eVTOL uses six ENGINeUSTM smart motors from Safran Electrical & Power, which provide powerful and reliable power to the aircraft. In addition, Safran supplied the power cables and avionics harnesses for the E20 eVTOL, which form a critical network for energy transmission and signal transmission between the devices. The application of these advanced systems and equipment laid a solid foundation for the successful first flight of the E20eVTOL.
Thierry Sieg, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Safran Electrical & Power, said: "The successful maiden flight of the TCabE20eVTOL is an important milestone for urban air mobility in China, and we are delighted to be part of it, which will further strengthen Safran's market position in the field of vertiport in China. "The collaboration between Safran and Shi Technologies began in May 2022 and is committed to promoting the development of urban air mobility in China and providing more reliable and efficient solutions for the smart urban mobility of the future.
The successful maiden flight of the E20 eVTOL is not only an important breakthrough for China's aviation industry, but also an important milestone in the development of China's urban air mobility. With the rise of electric aircraft, urban mobility will be revolutionized. The high efficiency, environmental friendliness and low noise profile of the E20 eVTOL will bring great potential and opportunities for urban air mobility.
With the successful maiden flight of the E20 eVTOL, the future of urban air mobility in China has become brighter. As a leading company in the field of vertical take-off and landing in China, Safran will continue to leverage its technological and innovative strengths to contribute more to the development of urban air mobility. I believe that in the near future, we will see more and more electric planes shuttling between cities in the blue sky, bringing people a more convenient and efficient travel experience.
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