European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS), Siemens and Diamond Aircraft showcase a second generation serial hybrid electric airplane at Le Bourget.
Although the testbed is a small touring glider the aim is to develop new electric-powered powerplants for the airliners of the future.
The rising fuel costs, rising passenger demand and rising environmental regulations are becoming a serious consideration in the airline business.
The research partnership aims to ultimately introduce hybrid drive systems for both helicopters and large airplanes, while the airworthiness certification of full-electric and hybrid aircraft in the General Aviation category is to be achieved within the next three to five years. Siemens developed an integrated drive train for the second generation of the airplane DA36 E-Star 2. It consists of two main components: The electric drive and a generator, which is powered by a small Wankel engine. The hybrid motor glider made a successful 1-hour maiden flight at the Wiener Neustadt airfield in Vienna, Austria on June 1, 2013.
The new propulsion technology leads to drastically reduced noise emissions during take-off and will cut fuel consumption and overall emissions by about 25 percent compared to today’s most efficient aircraft drivers. This first MoU between the three companies confirms the collaboration on the project which has existed since 2011. Pannon Air Service Diamond Aircraft Hungary
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