E-plane “eFusion“ takes off with Siemens drive system

Siemens develops hybrid electric propulsion systems for aircraft. Cooperations with several partner companies help to develop and test electric propulsion systems for small airplanes and passenger aircraft too. The all-electric airplane Magnus eFusion has made its maiden flight at the Matkópuszta airfield in Kecskemet, Hungary on April 11, 2016. Siemens has developed the electric drive system. Siemens Website: Siemens Press: