magniX
magniX is pioneering the electrification of aviation with advanced electric propulsion systems, powering various aircraft including the Eviation Alice and the world's largest hydrogen electric airplane.
Services
magniX leads the electrification of aviation. They develop electric propulsion units (EPUs) and energy storage systems (ESS) for commercial aviation. Their EPUs include high-density batteries and hydrogen fuel cells, available in 650kw and megawatt class motors. The company offers solutions for all-electric and hybrid electric aircraft, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and increasing efficiency.
Electrification Projects
magniX has been involved in several notable electrification projects. They powered the Eviation Alice, the all-electric aircraft with two magniX magni650 units, which completed its first test flight in September 2022. Their magni500 unit enabled a DHC-2 Beaver seaplane to become the world’s first all-electric commercially-focused aircraft in December 2019. Additionally, magniX powered a Cessna Grand Caravan 208B for the world’s largest all-electric commercially-focused flight in May 2020.
Partnerships
magniX collaborates with various industry leaders to advance electric aviation. They partner with Brazil’s Desaer for a hybrid electric regional aircraft and with SurfAir to develop a hybrid electric system for the Cessna Caravan. The company also works with Faradair to power the BEHA airplane and with Universal Hydrogen for the hydrogen electric DHC8-Q300. Furthermore, they are engaged with NASA’s EPFD program, testing their EPUs under altitude conditions.
Record-Setting Achievements
In 2023, magniX set new records for the highest and longest electric flights. They powered the all-electric flight of a modified Robinson R44 helicopter in June 2022. In addition, magniX Tesla of electric propulsion, contributing to groundbreaking flights and technology advancements, like the world’s largest hydrogen electric airplane, the DHC8-Q300, in March 2023.
Company History
Founded with a heritage linked to George Watt's pioneering jet engine work during WWII, magniX relocated its headquarters from Australia’s Gold Coast to Redmond, Washington, USA, in 2018. In 2021, they were selected by NASA for the Electric Powertrain Flight Demonstration program and became the first company to receive FAA CFR33 special conditions for electric engine airworthiness.