Siemens, Airbus sign deal to develop hybrid electric aircraft propulsion systems

摘要

Airbus Group and Siemens have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly develop hybrid electric aircraft propulsion systems. The Chief Executive Officers of both companies have launched a major joint project towards the electrification of aviation with the goal of demonstrating the technical feasibility of various hybrid / electric propulsion systems by 2020. Both companies will be making significant contributions into the project and have sourced a team of around 200 employees to advance European leadership in innovation and the development of electrically powered aircraft.