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Magicall To Supply Electric Motors for CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Aircraft
The California-based company is joining other key program partners, including Spirit AeroSystems, Thales, and Diehl.
CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft
Magicall will provide the electric propulsion system for Airbus's four-passenger CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft. (Image: Airbus)

Airbus has selected Magicall to supply the electric motors to power its CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft. The four-passenger, fixed-wing aircraft will use an adapted version of the California propulsion specialist’s latest MagiDrive motors.

In a May 10 announcement, Airbus said that the selection of the electric propulsion system will enable it to complete the development of the CityAirbus prototype, which it intends to start flight testing in 2023, en route to type certification in 2025. The all-electric aircraft will feature a fixed-wing, a V-shaped tail, and eight propellers, with a projected range of 50 miles and a cruise speed of 75 mph.