ELECTRIC, HYBRID & HYDROGEN AIRCRAFT

Through hard-earned experience on real-world electric vehicle programs, AeroTEC has developed key capabilities to support emerging technologies in aircraft development.  We have the tools needed to quickly and efficiently integrate design innovations into new or existing airframes.  We have the experience to know how and when to bring these tools into the program for maximum effect and efficiency. Our teams are right-sized to enable rapid development – from conceptual design to a full-up aircraft certification program – and our engineers have the discrete system knowledge and cross-system integration expertise to help you bring your product design forward.

ELECTRIC, HYBRID & HYDROGEN AIRCRAFT

Through hard-earned experience on real-world electric vehicle programs, AeroTEC has developed key capabilities to support emerging technologies in aircraft development.  We have the tools needed to quickly and efficiently integrate design innovations into new or existing airframes.  We have the experience to know how and when to bring these tools into the program for maximum effect and efficiency. Our teams are right-sized to enable rapid development – from conceptual design to a full-up aircraft certification program – and our engineers have the discrete system knowledge and cross-system integration expertise to help you bring your product design forward.

PROJECT EXAMPLES

UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN'S HYDROGEN-POWERED DASH 8 CONVERSION

MAGNIX ALL-ELECTRIC ECARAVAN

NASA/MAGNIX EPFD (ELECTRIC PROPULSION) FLIGHT DEMONSTRATOR

EVIATION'S ALICE ALL-ELECTRIC COMMUTER AIRCRAFT

SURF AIR MOBILITY HYBRID & ALL-ELECTRIC CARAVAN STC

ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT DESIGN & INTEGRATION

EPU INTEGRATION

AeroTEC has designed and developed the hardware and systems needed to integrate a complete electric power unit into a flying aircraft.  From motor mounts to the complex interactions of an integrated cooling system. AeroTEC has worked the problem successfully from beginning to end.

  • Systems Integration
  • Loads and Structures Development
  • Gear Box Design

COOLING SYSTEM DESIGN & INTEGRATION

High-power systems management really comes down to component thermal management. AeroTEC has significant experience working the challenging integration problems that inevitably result from packing high-power components in confined spaces.  We know how deal with difficult thermal management problems and tight timelines.

  • Motor Thermal Management
  • Electronics Thermal Management
  • Accessory Cooling

FLIGHT TEST BEST PRACTICES

HIGH-POWERED ELECTRONICS & BATTERIES

Testing with high-powered storage devices requires special considerations for the testing team due to inherent risks with rapid charging and discharging of battery packs.  Our test teams are experienced and trained to handle these systems and the unique constraints they place on test programs.

  • Battery State of Charge (SOC) Balance & Temperature Management
  • Battery Performance & Degradation
  • Understand of Limitations & Hazards
  • High Voltage Electronics Handling
  • Battery Charging Safety Protocols

TECHNICAL PAPERS

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BATTERIES FOR ELECTRIC PROPULSION

Things Flight Testers Should Know About Batteries for Electric Propulsion

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FIRST FLIGHT OF THE ECARAVAN

magniX and AeroTEC's All-Electric Cessna 208B Technology Demonstrator

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ELECTRIC & UNMANNED TEST & CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

AeroTEC Case Study for Test & Certification Opportunities of Electric and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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THINGS FLIGHT TESTERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HYDROGEN

Things Flight Testers Should Know About Hydrogen

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THINGS FLIGHT TESTERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ELECTRIC ENGINES

Things Flight Testers Should Know About Electric Engines

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Hybrid & Electric Aircraft SOLUTIONS MADE FOR YOUR PROGRAM

Contact us to learn how to jump start your product development with AeroTEC.