Flux Aviation, a pioneering aerospace start-up, has received a £10,000 Under 30s grant from Get It Made, a London-based manufacturing specialist, enabling the acceleration of its 75kW battery electric powertrain system. Launched in August 2021 by entrepreneurs Neofytos Dimitriou and Radovan Gallo, Flux Aviation aims to revolutionize aviation with its sustainable and economical electric powertrain solution.
The grant has provided Flux Aviation with the means to expedite the development of its electric powertrain system, designed as a drop-in replacement for existing combustion engines. This system is a crucial component of Flux Aviation’s broader vision for quiet, clean, and affordable flights, targeting a range of aircraft sizes from 2-seat trainers to 50-seat regional airliners.
Flux Aviation, recently named the Midlands’ Innovative Startup of the Year at the 2023 StartUp Awards, is expanding its operations after securing additional investment and relocating to a new unit at Space Business Centre Warwick. The company’s long-term goal is to address the sustainability challenges faced by the aviation industry, particularly in general aviation powertrains.
Radovan Gallo, co-founder of Flux Aviation, emphasizes the need for a sustainable alternative to traditional combustion engines. He states, “Our technology can reduce aircraft operating costs by over 30% and halve the perceived noise levels, while producing no greenhouse gas emissions at the point of use.”
The grant has enabled Flux Aviation to conduct accelerated testing of its prototype motors and batteries, facilitating a hardware-rich and research-intensive development program. The support from Get It Made has allowed the team to explore novel designs, achieve higher performance, and expedite the testing process.
Luke Smoothy, director and founder of Get It Made, expresses enthusiasm for supporting Flux Aviation’s innovative approach to reducing carbon emissions in aviation. He states, “We were so impressed by their technical understanding and their ideas to put the industry on a greener, more cost-efficient path with far-reaching benefits.”
Flux Aviation’s ultimate ambition is to scale its technology to decarbonize all regional and domestic flights, targeting flights under 500 miles that contribute over 20% of all aviation emissions. Gallo envisions a future for the general aviation industry that is “quiet, clean, and affordable for everyone,” powered by their innovative electric powertrain systems.