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FAA Approves Special Conditions for ZeroAvia’s Electric Propulsion System
U.S. regulator signs ZeroAvia’s P-1 special conditions issue paper
ZeroAvia’s 600-kilowatt electric propulsion system
ZeroAvia is working to certify its 600-kilowatt electric propulsion system with the FAA.

The FAA has awarded ZeroAvia a signed P-1 special conditions issue paper pertaining to the certification of its 600-kilowatt electric propulsion system (EPS), the company announced on August 19. 

Originally developed as a key element in ZeroAvia’s planned ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain retrofit for regional turboprops, the 600-kilowatt motor is one of several components that the company recently decided to start selling to other aerospace companies developing electric, hydrogen-powered, or hybrid aircraft. The company holds 45 patents for its electric and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system components and has another 200 patent applications pending in the U.S. and Europe.

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