Ampaire is a global leader in aircraft electrification and has won awards for aeronautical innovation and environmental sustainability. In this episode, Robert and Ed discuss the power requirements of a fully electric aircraft and try to envision what the transition of commercial aviation to cleaner, electric power will look like.
“This episode highlights the opportunities in electric aviation, which are often overshadowed by the current advancements in electric vehicles,” says Gendron. “Ed provides a wealth of detail and credibility, drawing on Ampaire’s success, about what designing a new hybrid aircraft really entails. There are many factors to consider from a power electronics perspective. We are very proud that Vicor’s modules, with their higher density and lower weight, are well-suited for this type of innovative application.”
Vicor’s Powering Innovation podcast is available now, with new episodes added monthly. Listeners can explore new ideas on electrification, power challenges, creative power architectures and topologies, and innovative solutions based on power modules.
The Powering Innovation podcast can be downloaded on major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Podcasts.
Kosuke Akiyoshi will assume the presidency of Panasonic Industry Europe
Panasonic Industry Europe has announced a change in its European leadership. Johannes Spatz will retire as President and CEO on September 30, 2026, after more than 27 years with the Panasonic Group and over a decade in management positions in Europe.
