The federal Project Grant award, provided by the Federal Aviation Administration's Fueling Aviation's Sustainable Transition (FAST) Grant Program (CFDA 20.115), is funding two key projects for Wright Electric Inc., a U.S.-based startup focused on developing innovative electric aviation technologies.
The first project, "Enhanced Testing of MW Electric Ducted Fan FAST-Tech Category 2," aims to advance research and development of electric propulsion systems for aircraft. The second project, "Ultra High Energy Battery FAST-Tech Category 1," focuses on developing high-power density and efficient electric battery technologies to support sustainable aviation.
The total award amount is $4,456,125.30, with the project period running from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2027. This grant award is part of the FAST Grant Program's broader efforts to accelerate the production and deployment of more environmentally friendly aviation solutions, in alignment with the United States Aviation Climate Action Plan.
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