Eletric demonstrator Image: Embraer
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Embraer starts flights with its electric demonstrator plane
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 8/17/2021
Eletric demonstrator
Image: Embraer
Seeking a more sustainable future, Embraer took another step, its aircraft with technologies that allow 100% electric propulsion. The adapted plane made its first flight using the technologies on the 13th. The test was carried out in Gavião Peixoto, in the interior of São Paulo.
The adapted aircraft, made in partnership with WEG and EDP, served as a test for characteristics such as safety, power, performance and thermal management. The technologies that enabled this manned flight have been studied since the second half of 2019, with computer simulations and laboratory tests.
The airplane used to receive the adaptations of the new characteristics was the EMB-203 Ipanema, which also became, in 2004, the first airplane in the world certified and produced in series to use a renewable fuel, ethanol.
“The first flight of an aircraft is always an important milestone, and the take-off of our first zero-emission electric airplane also symbolizes the relevant contribution of our teams and partners to the energy transition of the sector,” said Luis Carlos Affonso, vice president Engineering, Technological Development and Corporate Strategy at Embraer.
The plane's propulsion system used an electric motor from WEG and a set of batteries that was financed by EDP. This initiative is part of other studies aimed at finding more sustainable technologies for aviation, together with other initiatives that result in more performance, less consumption and less pollutants released into the atmosphere.
“We are committed to seeking the solutions that make the future of a more sustainable aviation viable, and innovation will play a fundamental role in this journey”, completed Luis Carlos Affonso.
The results obtained with the demonstrator will contribute to the development of electrification technologies and innovative solutions towards more sustainable aircraft in the future.
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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