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Airbility x Schübeler (EDF Propulsion)

Airbility and Germany's Schübeler GmbH signed an MoU to jointly develop next-generation EDF (electric ducted fan) propulsion systems for eVTOL platforms, including customization for Airbility's aircraft, hybrid propulsion integration, and engineering support for airworthiness certification. The partnership also covers Korea-Germany international R&D programs.

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technology
Status
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Announced
2026-05-01
4 months ago
Active for
4 months

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Airbilitytechnology provider

Airbility is a South Korean deep-tech aerospace company developing high-speed eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft for counter-drone (C-UAS) and disaster response missions. Founded in 2023 by former engineers from the Agency for Defense Development (ADD), Hyundai Motor Company, and LG Electronics, the company develops the AB-U10 anti-drone UAV, AB-U60 high-speed mothership UAV, and the planned AB-M1300 two-seat personal aircraft. Airbility has raised $7.6M total across a pre-Series A and a KRW 6.5B Series A led by Sazze Partners, and signed a strategic MoU with Germany's Schübeler GmbH for EDF propulsion technology.

HQSeoul, South Koreaairbility.com0 partnerships

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  • Schübeler GmbH · co developer

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  1. https://www.suasnews.com/2026/05/airbility-signs-strategic-mou-with-germanys-schubeler-onedf-propulsion-technology-for-evtol-platforms/

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