PLANA and DUC Hélices Propellers partner on hybrid eVTOL Propellers
Hybrid eVTOL developer PLANA and French carbon composite propeller and rotor manufacturer DUC Hélices Propellers are collaborating on propulsion solutions for advanced air mobility.
PLANA and DUC Hélices Propellers announced the partnership to design and produce high-performance, low-noise, and efficient propulsion systems for PLANA’s CP-01 aircraft.
The goal of the partnership is to integrate the expertise of both companies in the development of AAM aircraft. The two companies will collaborate over the entire process of propeller design, production, test and certification.
This marks the second partnership announced by PLANA at the Paris Air Show. PLANA CEO Braden J. Kim and DUC Hélices Propellers CEO Duqueine Vincent formally marked their collaboration partnership in a signing ceremony at the Paris Air Show.
“Propulsion is crucial to the success of advanced air mobility. We are pleased to partner with leading suppliers like DUC Hélices Propellers to create innovative solutions. I expect this partnership to accelerate the flight of the aircraft we are developing,” said Braden Kim, CEO of PLANA.
Duqueine Vincent, CEO of DUC Hélices Propellers, added: “We are delighted to collaborate with PLANA in developing this all-new HeVTOL. PLANA’s HeVTOL can play a key role in the transition to zero-emissions flight. DUC Hélices Propellers is proud to bring its wealth of experience in design and high-rate manufacturing to this project.”
In the last 26 years, DUC Hélices Propellers has specialised in the Design and Manufacturing of carbon fibres propellers and rotors. Its dual expertise in aerodynamics and composite materials can provide efficient, quiet and robust propellers.
Headquartered in France with a presence in the US, DUC Hélices Propellers has more than 25 years of experience and expertise in the analysis, design, development, manufacture and maintenance of propellers, rotors, fans and other carbon composite aviation accessories, with experience gained through several aviation programs.
Most recently, DUC Hélices Propellers has signed a deal to provide their products to Eve, a VTOL developer listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
