Maiden Flight of the Diamond Aircraft eDA40
On 20 July 2023, the all-electric eDA40 made its first flight at Diamond Aircraft’s headquarters in Wiener Neustadt (Austria).
This marks a significant milestone for the manufacturer and all project partners and is a big step towards certifying the aircraft.
The eDA40, which shall be the first EASA/FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft, is designed to be an excellent electric circuit trainer
powered by an ENGINeUSTM electric smart motor by Safran Electrical & Power and charged by Electric Power Systems’ (EPS) battery module
equipped with a Direct Current (DC) fast charging system.
Piloted by Diamond’s Head of Flight Test Sören Pedersen the maiden flight covered system checks,
all basic maneuvers and initial performance evaluation. The flight went as scheduled and delivering all results requested.
On 20 July 2023, the all-electric eDA40 made its first flight at Diamond Aircraft’s headquarters in Wiener Neustadt (Austria).
This marks a significant milestone for the manufacturer and all project partners and is a big step towards certifying the aircraft.
The eDA40, which shall be the first EASA/FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft, is designed to be an excellent electric circuit trainer
powered by an ENGINeUSTM electric smart motor by Safran Electrical & Power and charged by Electric Power Systems’ (EPS) battery module
equipped with a Direct Current (DC) fast charging system.
Piloted by Diamond’s Head of Flight Test Sören Pedersen the maiden flight covered system checks,
all basic maneuvers and initial performance evaluation. The flight went as scheduled and delivering all results requested.
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