DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane AIRBUS IS INVESTING IN NEW GREEN FLYING INNOVATION Source: Airbus EcoPulse Airbus' EcoPulse is a breakthrough piece of aviation innovation that pioneers high voltage, hybrid electric flight. It has important potential for a reduced carbon emissions future of flying. Here are some key facts: EcoPulse just reached an aviation milestone in a 100-minute test flight using its unique hybrid-electric technologies The demonstrator plane flew successfully and will continue a series of flight tests through mid-2024 It has been under development by Airbus, Daher and Safran since 2019 The hybrid electric system combines a high voltage, 800-volt battery pack with an electric turbogenerator, along with multiple propulsion pods across the wings It's designed to learn and mature the hybrid-electric system The technological approach is c