Aviation Engines, Propulsion & Auxiliary Power Units

BORDES, France - Safran Helicopter Engines has partnered with aerospace startup Electra to supply its TG600 turbogenerator for the development of the EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. Under the agreement, Virginia-based Electra will purchase an initial 250 units of the 600-kilowatt generator, which is based on Safran’s Arrano turboshaft and integrates dual GENeUs electric generators. Operating alongside Evolito electric motors, the hybrid propulsion system recently cleared a major milestone with Safran completing its first successful bench test in Bordes, France, ahead of scheduled flight trials in 2027.

The partnership announcement follows a key regulatory milestone for Electra, which received its G-1 issue paper from the Federal Aviation Administration on July 10. The decision establishes the regulatory foundation for the nine-passenger EL9's hybrid propulsion, fly-by-wire controls, and proprietary blown-lift wing, which enables takeoffs and landings in just 150 feet.

Electra is targeting full Part 23 type certification by the end of 2029 to tap into a regional air service market it estimates could demand up to 16,000 aircraft over the next decade.

Source: AIN
Associated URL: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2026-07-15/safran-turbogenerator-will-power-electra-hybrid-aircraft

BORDES, France - Safran Helicopter Engines has partnered with aerospace startup Electra to supply its TG600 turbogenerator for the development of the EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. Under the agreement, Virginia-based Electra will purchase an initial 250 units of the 600-kilowatt generator, which is based on Safran’s Arrano turboshaft and integrates dual GENeUs electric generators. Operating alongside Evolito electric motors, the hybrid propulsion system recently cleared a major milestone with Safran completing its first successful bench test in Bordes, France, ahead of scheduled flight trials in 2027.

The partnership announcement follows a key regulatory milestone for Electra, which received its G-1 issue paper from the Federal Aviation Administration on July 10. The decision establishes the regulatory foundation for the nine-passenger EL9's hybrid propulsion, fly-by-wire controls, and proprietary blown-lift wing, which enables takeoffs and landings in just 150 feet.

Electra is targeting full Part 23 type certification by the end of 2029 to tap into a regional air service market it estimates could demand up to 16,000 aircraft over the next decade.

Source: AIN
Associated URL: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2026-07-15/safran-turbogenerator-will-power-electra-hybrid-aircraft

CINCINNATI - GE Aerospace reported a strong second quarter on July 16, beating Wall Street expectations for both profit and revenue, driven by robust global demand for aircraft engine parts and maintenance services. Total revenue for the quarter rose 21% year-over-year to $13.35 billion, while adjusted revenue reached $12.63 billion, comfortably beating expectations.

The earnings prompted the company to raise its full-year 2026 profit outlook, capitalizing on steady aftermarket activity. The upgraded outlook comes despite global pressures, including a conflict in Iran that has disrupted shipping routes and driven up jet fuel prices, which has squeezed airline budgets.

"GE Aerospace delivered a strong second quarter with revenue and EPS both up more than 20%, driven by robust commercial services growth," Chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp Jr. said in a statement. The company’s commercial engines and services division led the performance, with quarterly revenue surging 27% to $9.7 billion as airlines continued to prioritize maintenance to keep existing fleets in the air.

Source: GE Aerospace
Associated URL: CINCINNATI (AP) — GE Aerospace reported a strong second quarter on Thursday, beating Wall Street expectations for both profit and revenue, driven by robust global demand for aircraft engine parts and maintenance services. The jet-engine manufacturer post