Europe Working on Tech to Retrofit Aircraft Engines to Run on Hydrogen
31 Jan 2024, 10:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Several european companies are working on ways to make light aircraft engine retrofittable to run on hydrogen instead of their usual fuel
The Open Fan Jet Engine Is as Weird as It Is Effective
23 Jan 2024, 11:36 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / French company Safran begins testing of an open fan demonstrator engine that could cut CO2 emissions by as much as 80 percent companred to current tech
Mutant Light Aircraft with Seven Propellers Makes Its First Hybrid-Electric Flight
6 Dec 2023, 12:51 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The EcoPulse hybrid electric aircraft developed by Daher, Safran, and Airbus makes its maiden flight with the extra six propellers working
Passengers Will Go RAVE-ing on Long-Haul Flights With New In-Flight Entertainment System
15 Jul 2023, 23:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Aviation company Safran announced back in June 2023 the launch of a new variant of its RAVE in-flight entertainment system, here's what we know about it
Space Tech Might Help Power Hydrogen Airplanes From 2035
22 Jun 2023, 14:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Airbus, Safran, and ArianeGroup announced the conclusion of the HyPERION project meant to find what tech is needed to make hydrogen the future aviation fuel
Boeing’s Autonomous Air Taxi Is Getting Military-Style Navigation
21 Jun 2023, 04:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Wisk Aero, a fully-owned subsidiary of Boeing, is developing the world's first autonomous electric air taxi for passengers, equipped with top-notch navigation
ACHILE Project to Give Dismounted Soldiers HUDs and Exoskeletons Very Soon
19 Jun 2023, 14:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A large number of European defense contractors are working to give dismounted soldiers access to advanced comms and combat tech
This Military Drone Is Larger Than the A-10 Warthog, Moves Closer to Production
28 Apr 2023, 13:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / French defense contractor Safran announced it will supply the wheels and braking for the Eurodrone surveillance aircraft
New 1,000 SHP Single Engine Air Van Helicopter Allows Nine People to Fly at Once
27 Jan 2023, 10:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Leonardo's Kopter announced this week it will use the Safran Arriel 2K engine for the AW09 helicopter currently being developed
French Hybrid-Electric Aircraft to Be Powered by Safran’s Smart Electric Motor
22 Jul 2022, 05:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A French aviation startup is gearing up for the test of its first parallel hybrid aircraft, the Cassio 330, soon to be followed by a powerful regional version
New Business Class Cabin Designs Turn Flying Into a Luxurious Experience
15 Jun 2022, 02:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The 2022 AIX event was the perfect place for Safran to introduce its latest concepts, two business class cabin designs for extra comfort and style
Airbus’ High-Speed Racer Helicopter to Start Testing State-of-the-Art Technologies
20 May 2022, 03:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Airbus and Safran are developing a high-speed, versatile helicopter that complies to the European environmental standards, boasting high-tech features
This Electric Aircraft Sports a Smart Motor, Can Be Charged in 20 Minutes
29 Apr 2022, 02:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This Austrian single-motor aircraft claims to be the first EASA and FAA certified all-electric aircraft with DC fast charging
An Electric 19-Seater With a 100% Bio-Based Cabin Is Gearing up for Regional Operation
11 Apr 2022, 03:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Two French aerospace experts have joined forces to accelerate the development of a zero-emissions regional aircraft and training aircraft
GE and Safran Join Forces for a Unique Testing Facility Dedicated to Next-Gen Aircraft
16 Mar 2022, 06:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / GE will provide its innovative induction motors and technologies to the new testing facility for next-generation aircraft that will be unique in Europe
The Stealthy Tiger Helicopter Is Sharpening Its Visibility Through a Major Upgrade
8 Mar 2022, 04:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The European counterpart of America's AH-64 Apache is getting ready for increased performance in poor visibility thanks to a top-level optronics systems
New Project Aimed at Advancing the Use of SAF in Helicopter Engines Kicks Off
17 Feb 2022, 06:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / French aerospace giant Safran and ST Engineering will work on taking the use of sustainable fuel for helicopters to the next level
Highly-Efficient, Open Fan Architecture Engine Will Power Hybrid Electric Jets
16 Jun 2021, 12:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Next-generation CFM engine will make hybrid electric aircraft just as powerful as standard ones, while also cutting emissions by 20%
Single-Aisle and Business Jets Soon to Fly on 100 Percent Sustainable Fuel
10 Jun 2021, 18:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / French aeronautical companies will launch an exciting project, testing the use of 100% sustainable aviation fuel for smaller jets.
EcoPulse Hybrid Electric Aircraft Is Aviation's Future, Redefines Flight Control
10 Jun 2021, 10:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / EcoPulse, a hybrid electric aircraft developed by Airbus together with several other partners, has just achieved an important milestone