magniX partners with NASA to develop hybrid, battery powered, airliners
EVERETT—Everett-based transportation electrification company magniX is partnering with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in developing technology to power hybrid-electric regional aircrafts as part of NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project. The EPFD project partners with several leaders in the aerospace industry in order to demonstrate electrified aircraft propulsion technology to reduce emissions […]
Sustainable Aviation is taking off in Washington State
EVERETT—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a total of $38 million to four innovative projects in Washington state on August 17 aimed at accelerating the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and low-emission aviation technologies. The funding comes from FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) grant initiative, which was established by the Inflation […]
Inslee tours future site of SAF Research and Development Center
EVERETT—Leadership of the Seattle-Paine Field International Airport hosted a tour with Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, of the future site of the upcoming Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Research and Development Center. The facility will add to Snohomish County’s appeal as being on the forefront of climate change solutions. The R&D Center is made […]
Cantwell calls for surge of federal investment in sustainable aviation technology
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 31, 2023—On Wednesday, during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Chair U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) called for increased federal funding to develop the next generation of sustainable aviation technology that cuts carbon emissions, reduces noise, and lowers fuel costs. “The FAA Continuous Low Energy, Emissions, and […]
Rep. Larsen meets with magniX to discuss sustainable aviation
EVERETT, Wash., August 26, 2022—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) met with new magniX CEO Nuno Taborda, and staff on Thursday, August 25, to discuss the company’s ongoing efforts, and associated challenges, in bringing electric propulsion to the commercial airline industry. One of Larsen’s priorities, as chair of the House Aviation Committee, has been U.S. aerospace innovation […]
