Ascendance has announced that it has selected ENGINeUS, the first EASA-certified electric motor, developed by Safran Electrical & Power, for the prototype flying ATEA, its hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

ATEA, which incorporates an innovative propulsion architecture consisting of eight vertical electric motors and two horizontal electric motors, is a silent low-carbon alternative to conventional helicopters, designed to reduce environmental impact and pave the way for more efficient regional connections.

The flying ATEA demonstrator, currently in production, will have two ENGINeUS electric motors built by Safran Electrical & Power, each developing more than 100kW. With its power and control electronics integrated directly into the motor and its optimized air cooling system, ENGINeUS meets ATEA’s requirements.

Source: Ascendance