Safran acquires Thales' aeronautical electrical systems activities
Toulouse – Monday, October 2, 2023 - Safran Electrical & Power today completed the acquisition of Thales' aeronautical electrical systems business, which covers electric conversion, power generation, and motors for civil and military aircraft.
The story of Safran Power Units
Apr 21, 2023 · Microturbo, now Safran Power Units, is the world’s leading producer of power systems for civil and military aircraft. The company was founded in 1961 by James Gaston Bayard.
EcoPulse paves the way for more sustainable aviation | Safran
Tarbes, France - December 10, 2024 EcoPulse – the distributed hybrid-electric propulsion aircraft demonstrator developed jointly by Daher, Safran and Airbus – has concluded its flight test campaign, delivering crucial insights to meet the decarbonization goals for air transport by 2050. This collaborative project, which is emblematic of the …
The EcoPulse aircraft demonstrator makes first hybrid-electric …
Dec 5, 2023 · EcoPulse, the hybrid-electric distributed propulsion aircraft demonstrator jointly developed by Daher, Safran and Airbus to support aviation’s decarbonization roadmap, has successfully performed its first flight test in hybrid-electric mode.
EcoPulse paves the way for more sustainable aviation - Daher
Dec 10, 2024 · At the heart of this architecture lies a Power Distribution and Rectification Unit (PDRU), which protects the high-voltage network and distributes available electrical power, along with high-voltage supply harnesses (both provided by Safran). The battery, designed by Airbus, is rated for 800 volts DC and can deliver up to 350 kilowatts of power.
EcoPulse flight test campaign ends, provides insight into hybrid ...
5 days ago · It was equipped with six ePropellers (provided by Safran) distributed along its wings, and a propulsion system that integrates two energy sources: a turbogenerator (an electric generator driven by a gas turbine provided by Safran) and a high-voltage battery pack (provided by Airbus). ... These tests enabled the demonstration of onboard electric ...
The EcoPulse aircraft demonstrator makes first hybrid-electric flight
Its propulsion system integrates two power sources: a turbogenerator, i.e. an electric generator driven by a gas turbine (supplied by Safran), and a high-energy density battery pack (supplied by Airbus).
Safran’s contribution to the Rafale (Dassault Aviation) | Safran
Safran (Safran Transmission Systems) provides the power transmission system for the M88 engine of the Rafale fighter jet. It enables the engine to completely reduce power and then boost back to full combat power in less than three seconds.
Daher, Safran, Airbus Demonstrate EcoPulse Hybrid-Electric …
Dec 5, 2023 · EcoPulse, the hybrid-electric distributed propulsion aircraft demonstrator jointly developed by Daher, Safran and Airbus to support aviation’s decarbonization roadmap, has successfully performed...
Safran's contribution to the Airbus A400M | Safran
Safran (Safran Electrical & Power) designs and manufactures electrical harnesses for the nose of the A400M. The harnesses, which contain nearly one hundred wires for a total of 17,000 connections, mainly use aluminum cable technology to reach the weight targets of military transport aircraft.