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April 29, 2022

Safran to Provide Electric Motor for Diamond eDA40

Safran Electrical & Power Company To Provide Motor For Diamond eDA40 Electric Aircraft

Safran (not to be confused with saffron, the world's legendary spice) recently signed an agreement with Diamond Aircraft to provide an electric motor for the eDA40, an offshoot of the popular certified four-place DA40 aircraft. Pairing the popular DA40 with the smart ENGINeUS 100 electric motor is expected to deliver 130 kilowatts at maximum takeoff power. Safran and Diamond expect certification of the electric motor by mid 2023 and basic EASA certification for the eDA40 by the end of 2023 or early 2024.

Rockets STEM From Youth Across The United States In National Rocketry Challenge

Students from High, Intermediate, and Middle schools, the Civil Air Patrol, Boy Scouts and other youth organizations have had their hands in Science Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities for several years. This year, 101 final and 25 alternate teams have been selected from state competitions around the country for The American Rocketry Challenge (TARC), with some schools fielding anywhere from one to three teams. The TARC final will be held in Virginia on 14th May 2022.

During A Climb After Takeoff, The Engine Lost Power

On March 5, 2022, about 1200 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-235, N5078M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Monee, Illinois. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that the flight was to remain in the departure airport traffic pattern. During a climb after takeoff, the engine lost power.