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Electrified Aircraft Propulsion

NASA’s Glenn Research Center leads innovation and development of new aviation technologies to enable the next generation of more efficient commercial air transportation.

Active Mission

Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP) offers new possibilities for improving efficiency and reducing energy consumption in aviation. Through innovative technologies, concept vehicles, flight demonstration projects, and ground testbeds, NASA's research in EAP is reimagining the way we fly. 

Research aera

Aeronautics

Primary location

Cleveland, Ohio

Integration Timeframe

Mid-2030s

Target Goals

Fuel and Emission Reductions

Electrified Flight 101

A Beginner's Guide to Sustainable Aviation

Looking for a quick introduction into the world of electrified aircraft propulsion? Here’s what you need to know about the research, why it’s important, and how it could impact your life.

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A rear view of a single-aisle aircraft with a rear motor flying over clouds across a blue sky.
An artist’s rendering of the Single-Aisle Turboelectric Aircraft with Aft Boundary Layer Propulsion (STARC-ABL) with its innovative aft Boundary Layer Ingestion (BLI) tail fan.
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Turning Science Fiction Into Reality 

NASA’s innovative systems, components, and tools are bringing us a step closer to a future of more efficient, electrified flight.  

How can we use electricity to power large-scale commercial aircraft? What kinds of technologies will help us reduce fuel consumption during flight? From high-efficiency electric motors to lightweight materials and revolutionary superconducting technologies, NASA’s electrified aircraft propulsion developments are helping answer some of the toughest questions when it comes to aviation electrification. Learn more about the powertrain components, materials, and energy efficient technologies powering a new era of flight.

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A video of an aircraft motor spinning slowly against a black background. Halfway through the video, the top portion of the motor breaks apart to reveal the inside as the camera zooms in.
NASA’s High-Efficiency Megawatt Motor (HEMM) is a 1.4 megawatt electric machine designed for future electrified aircraft propulsion systems. While the exterior looks like a standard motor, the inside houses advanced technologies that enable the machine to increase power capability while minimizing weight and loss.
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In the Pilot's Seat

Discover what it's like working at the forefront of aviation innovation from members of the SUbsonic Single Aft eNgine (SUSAN) Electrofan team who developed a full-scale design concept for a hybrid electric commercial aircraft.

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A group of people stand behind a model aircraft that sits on green grass in front of a large, gray building.