# Airbility x Schübeler (EDF Propulsion): partnership

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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.

- **Type:** technology
- **Status:** announced
- **Verification posture:** reported (press-release-only)

## Parties (2)

- [Airbility](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/airbility.md) technology provider
- Schübeler GmbH _(off-registry)_ co developer

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2026-05-01

## Sources (1)

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


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