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EASA Proposes Conditions for Electric/Hybrid Propulsion
EASA is looking for industry comments on its proposed Special Condition rules for electric and hybrid propulsion systems.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) this week launched a consultation on a proposed Special Condition rules covering the certification requirements for electric and/or hybrid propulsion systems (EHPS). The proposed new rules, published on January 27, are mainly for propulsion systems developed for new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) designs, complimenting the Special Condition VTOL that the agency introduced for these aircraft in July 2019.