HYPSTAIR Project Reaches Significant Milestone A major step towards electric powered air travel was achieved on 9th February 2016 with the power-up of the world’s most powerful hybrid electric powertrain for aviation in a project led by Pipistrel. Hybrid-electric powertrains are a new breed of aviation propulsion, which extend the range of all-electric aircraft while being environmentally friendly and quiet.
Source: aero newsHybrid Electric Powertrain Powers Up For The First Time