EASA, Airbus Partner On VTOL Platforms - AVweb

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Airbus and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation designed to “bring together their respective experiences and know-how” on developing the next generation of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platforms and associated regulatory framework. According to Airbus, the agreement includes cooperation in areas such as high-speed flight, certification of new piloting assistance systems, thermal/electrical hybridization of rotorcraft and condition-based maintenance.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/recent-updates/evtols-urban-mobility/easa-airbus-partner-on-vtol-platforms
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“hybridization” Finally, a word other than “all electric.” However there is still a big problem. If you have both generation and batteries - the pack must match the charging current. Thus, having the added weight is counter productive. A generating system is the only way to get your numbers up to “7,000 pounds.” Using large engines and alternating current still adds more weight than a helicopter. There is however a way to do it and greatly reduce weight and fuel consumption. The solution is proprietary but available from us.

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Us?