Safran Helicopter Engines Advances Fuel-Saving Helicopter Eco-Mode

Tony Osborne June 19, 2023
Safran Helicopter Engines worker
Credit: Safran Helicopter Engines
LE BOURGET—Engineers at Safran Helicopter Engines have validated the so-called eco-mode hybrid propulsion system destined for Airbus’ rapid and cost-effective rotorcraft (Racer) high-speed helicopter demonstrator. The eco-mode, designed for twin-engine helicopters, enables one of Racer’s two Safran...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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