The eFlyer 2 aircraft prototype © magniX

Bye Aerospace picks magniX Samson batteries for eFlyer 2 prototype

Bye Aerospace, a global pioneer in sustainable electric aviation, has selected magniX’s Samson battery system for its eFlyer 2 aircraft prototype. The two-seat, all-electric trainer will make its maiden flight in early 2026. This marks a key milestone in the company’s mission to decarbonise pilot training. The Samson battery delivers outstanding energy density and durability. […]

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R66 helicopter © Robinson Helicopter Company

magniX and Robinson partner on electric R66 helicopter

Aircraft & Engines

magniX, a frontrunner in electric aviation propulsion, has partnered with Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) to develop a fully electric demonstrator based on the popular R66 platform, aiming for its first flight in late 2026. The project will leverage magniX’s advanced electric powertrain, featuring its lightweight, high-speed HeliStorm engines designed for rotorcraft and its high-energy-density Samson

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magniX unveils electrified Dash 7 aircraft in collaboration with NASA

Aircraft & Engines

MagniX, a pioneering company in electric aviation, has launched the next phase of the NASA electrified powertrain flight demonstration (EPFD) programme with the unveiling of a De Havilland DHC-7 (Dash 7) aircraft, which will be retrofitted with magniX’s state-of-the-art electric powertrains. The aircraft, revealed during a ceremony in Seattle, Washington, displayed the logos of magniX,

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magniX launches revolutionary Samson battery line for aviation

MRO & Production

magniX, the company spearheading the electric aviation revolution, has announced the launch of Samson, its ground-breaking battery line. The Samson batteries are designed specifically for aviation and other industries requiring high levels of performance, safety and reliability. These batteries will be certifiable under aviation regulations while delivering industry-leading energy density, unmatched cycle life and patented

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magniX has appointed Reed Macdonald has CEO

magniX appoints Reed Macdonald as CEO

People

magniX, the driving force behind the electric aviation revolution, disclosed the appointment of Reed Macdonald as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Macdonald will assume leadership at magniX as it prepares its groundbreaking electric powertrains for entry into service. With a career spanning over 25 years in aerospace, finance, defence, and manufacturing, Macdonald has held numerous board

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magniX’s electric propulsion units (EPUs) will be utilised to electrify Harbour Air’s fleet

Harbour Air partners with magniX to electrify seaplane fleet

Aircraft & Engines

Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane airline, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with magniX to acquire 50 magni650 electric engines. magniX’s electric propulsion units (EPUs) will be utilised to electrify Harbour Air’s fleet, commencing with the De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in 2026. The magni650s will also be employed for third-party conversions. This agreement

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Bye Aerospace picks magniX Samson batteries for eFlyer 2 prototype

magniX and Robinson partner on electric R66 helicopter

magniX unveils electrified Dash 7 aircraft in collaboration with NASA

magniX launches revolutionary Samson battery line for aviation

magniX appoints Reed Macdonald as CEO

Harbour Air partners with magniX to electrify seaplane fleet

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