Overview

• The Dash 7 will undergo modifications to integrate a hybrid electric propulsion system for ground and flight tests starting in 2026.
• NASA's Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration project collaborates with industry to advance electric aviation technologies.
• Expected fuel savings for the hybrid aircraft could reach up to 40% on regional flights of around 200 miles.
• The project aims to inform new standards and regulations for future electrified commercial aircraft.
• Air Tindi, a Canadian regional carrier, provided the Dash 7 for the project, which will benefit small and rural communities.