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Diamond Unveils Plans for All-Electric eDA40 Training Aircraft
The four-seater model will feature the EPiC Ecosystem battery and motor technology developed by Electric Power Systems, which is already a supplier to NASA, Bell, and Embraer.
Diamond eDA40
Diamond Aircraft is developing the all-electric eDA40 model for the flight training market. (Image: Diamond)

Diamond Aircraft has announced plans for an all-electric version of its DA40 trainer. On October 12, the manufacturer said the eDA40 model is expected to make a first flight during the second quarter of 2022 and complete type certification in 2023.

The eDA40 will be powered by the EPiC Ecosystem battery and motor technology developed by U.S.-based Electric Power Systems (EPS). This includes a DC fast-charging system that will take 20 minutes to recharge batteries installed in a belly pod and between the motor and the forward bulkhead.