Safran Electrical & Power and H55 Sign Agreement for Electric Propulsion Integration
Safran Electrical & Power and H55 signed an agreement on April 13, 2026, in Sion, Switzerland and Toulouse, France, to integrate the Safran ENGINeUS electric motor into the H55 electric propulsion system. The system powers the fully electric Bristell B23 Energic aircraft. The collaboration targets certified electric propulsion solutions for general aviation, including CS-23 / Part 23 Level 1 and 2
NASA / Wikimedia (Public domain)Agreement Signing Safran Electrical & Power and H55 signed an agreement on April 13, 2026, in Sion, Switzerland and Toulouse, France.
The agreement integrates the Safran ENGINeUS electric motor into the H55 electric propulsion system. Both companies have achieved key EASA certification milestones. The H55 electric propulsion system powers the fully electric Bristell B23 Energic aircraft.
Safran's ENGINeUS electric motor technology is EASA certified. The Bristell B23 Energic program serves as the initial certification platform for general aviation.
Collaboration Objectives The collaboration targets certified electric propulsion solutions for general aviation.
It focuses on CS-23 / Part 23 Level 1 and 2 aircraft. The partnership targets next-generation 2-6 seat aircraft. André Borschberg serves as H55 Chairman. Rob Solomon serves as H55 CEO. Agnès Pronost Gilles serves as SAFRAN EVP & GM Power Division.
Production Support Safran Electrical & Power will support the prototype and serial production phases of the Bristell B23 Energic.
This support aligns with the integration of the ENGINeUS motor into the H55 system. The agreement builds on the EASA certifications held by both parties. The collaboration aims to advance electric propulsion for general aviation platforms like the Bristell B23 Energic.
Key milestones include the EASA certifications for the ENGINeUS technology and the H55 system components.
Story Timeline
4 events- 2026-04-13
Safran Electrical & Power and H55 signed an agreement in Sion, Switzerland and Toulouse, France.
1 sourceBenzinga - Prior to 2026
Safran achieved EASA certification for ENGINeUS electric motor technology.
1 sourceBenzinga - Prior to 2026
H55 achieved key EASA certification milestones for electric propulsion system.
1 sourceBenzinga - Ongoing
Bristell B23 Energic program established as initial certification platform.
1 sourceBenzinga
Potential Impact
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Support for Bristell B23 Energic prototype and production phases.
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Integration enabling fully electric aircraft operations.
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Advancement in certified electric propulsion for 2-6 seat aircraft.
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Expansion of EASA-compliant solutions in general aviation.
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