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Umbragroup Builds Its Portfolio & Technology in Electrification Markets 

August 5, 2026 admin 0

With recent acquisitions and the innovative design of a permanent-magnet motor with external rotor, Italian motion control specialist Umbragroup is building its capabilities in propulsion for electric aviation, especially in systems for unmanned aerial vehicles. The moves are part of a broad corporate strategy to stimulate growth in advanced technology and electrification markets while also transitioning in the development and manufacture of fully integrated electromechanical systems. 
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GE Aerospace Tests Megawatt-Class Hybrid Electric Powertrain, Pursues Turbogenerator with BETA

July 13, 2026 admin 0

GE Aerospace has completed testing of a megawatt-class hybrid electric engine system developed through NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project, paving the way for flight tests. The recently announced ground test was the company’s first to validate the full integrated system including GE Aerospace-developed motor/generators, power converters and inverters, controllers and other components. […]

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Breakthrough Superconducting Motor from Toshiba Being Applied to Hydrogen Flight with Airbus; Ships & Space Envisioned Next 

October 13, 2025 admin 0

As the aviation industry works toward the ambitious goal of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, the shift to sustainable aviation fuel such as hydrogen is gaining momentum. However, truly effective reductions in the environmental impacts of aviation likely require innovation that goes beyond fuel to embrace the entire aircraft system.  […]