Aircraft
Diamond Signs with Safran for Electric DA40 Propulsion
The electric version of Diamond's DA40 training airplane will be powered by Safran's EngineUs motor with an integrated motor controller.
The electric eDA40 will be able to be recharged in less than 20 minutes. (Photo: Diamond Aircraft Group)
The electric eDA40 will be able to be recharged in less than 20 minutes. (Photo: Diamond Aircraft Group)

Diamond Aircraft, which announced plans to build an electric-powered DA40 composite airplane last October, has signed an agreement with Safran Electrical & Power to provide the electric motor system for the eDA40.


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