A French consortium is developing a hybrid propulsion system for light aircraft

Image of a schematic diagram of the hybrid plant for the TAGINE project. Source: Safran Group

Daher, Safran, Collins Aerospace and Ascendance have agreed to jointly develop a hybrid-electric propulsion system for small aircraft. The project is called TAGINE (short for Tentative dans l'Aviation Générale d'Introduction de Nouvelles Énergies),

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TAGINE is supported by the French Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) and the national civil aviation research council CORAC.

The aim is to develop and test a new propulsion system for aircraft with six to ten seats. Around 25,000 aircraft of this class are in operation worldwide and hybrid systems are seen as a key factor in reducing carbon emissions in aviation, alongside the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Preliminary environmental assessments are expected by the end of 2025. Key development milestones will be presented at the next Paris Air Show.

Source: Safran