VoltAero has chosen Safran Electrical & Power to supply wiring for the Cassio 330 hybrid-electric aircraft that VoltAero is developing for certification. The agreement establishes Safran as a primary partner in the aircraft’s production.
Under the companies’ contract, Safran will design and produce electrical wiring for the Cassio 330’s propulsion and power distribution systems. This extends a 2020 agreement involving the aircraft’s hybrid propulsion system.
One focus for Safran will be the aircraft’s high-voltage wiring, which will be rated for power output up to 800 volts in continuous operation. The wiring also will be designed to resist partial discharge phenomena at altitude. The companies said the Cassio 330’s wiring will be the same size as that produced for traditional aircraft but will carry twice as much power.
Safran is to provide technical support for VoltAero in obtaining…
