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MagniX Teams with Brazil's Desaer on Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner
Desaer, which has been developing the ATL-100 light regional twin turboprop, is looking at the next iteration, the ATL-100H, which incorporates magniX magni350 electric propulsion units.
Desaer's planned hybrid electric ATL100 regional airliner
Desaer's planned hybrid electric ATL100 regional airliner will feature MagniX's electric propulsion system and a pair of turboprop engines. (Image: Desaer)

Electric-propulsion specialist MagniX is to support Brazilian start-up Desaer with its plans to develop a hybrid-electric variant of the ATL-100 light regional aircraft. Established in 2017 by former Embraer employees, Dasaer has been developing a high-wing, unpressurized, utility transport powered by twin 1,000-shp turboprop engines. The model is targeted for military and commercial markets in the category of aircraft such as the LET L-410, Viking Twin Otter, and Dornier Do 228.

Under a partnership announced on February 8, MagniX is set to collaborate on an ATL-100H hybrid variant that would be powered by two of its magni350 electric-propulsion units and a pair of turboprop engines. The hybrid iteration would save between 25 and 40 percent on fuel, depending on the range and operation, magniX estimated, as well as have reduced carbon emissions and a quieter footprint.

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