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BAE Systems Enters Market for Electric Aircraft Energy Management, Engine Control Systems

By Brian Garrett-Glaser

Thursday, June 18th, 2020

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BAE Systems Enters Market for Electric Aircraft Energy Management, Engine Control Systems

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BAE Systems is expanding its presence in the aircraft electrification market to include energy management and engine control systems for hybrid and fully-electric aircraft — both regional/business jets and urban air mobility systems. “We’re combining our power management experience from ground-based hybrid buses with our flight and engine controls experience to enter the market for energy management for hybrid and all-electric aircraft,” said Yeshwanth Premkumar, business development and strategy lead for BAE Systems’ aircraft electrification program. “Right now, we’re busy…

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