MagniAIR: New 175 kW air-cooled electric engine unveiled for general aviation flights

The 121 lb air-cooled motor is part of a full electric powertrain and is targeted for flight training, recreational aviation, and future eVTOL applications. An artist's render of the modified RV-10 that will use a magniAIR motor. MagniX Washington state-based MagniX has introduced the MagniAIR, its first electric aircraft engine developed specifically for general aviation (GA) airframes. The company designed the zero-emission, air-cooled motor for applications currently served by 120- to 175-kilowatt piston engines. These include flight training and recreational flying. The engine weighs 55 kilograms (about 121 lb) and delivers up to 175 kW, giving it what MagniX describes...