magniX
magniX designs and supplies 800V electric propulsion systems — engines, batteries, power electronics, and software — as integrated powertrains for aircraft OEMs (Eviation, Bye Aerospace, Harbour Air, Universal Hydrogen, Faradair, Unither) and, since July 2026, for data center, defense, mobility, and energy storage customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersRedmond, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What magniX does
magniX develops and supplies high-voltage (800V architecture) electric propulsion systems for commercial aviation and adjacent aerospace and energy applications. Its product stack is organized as a fully-integrated aerospace powertrain comprising electric engines (magniAIR for general aviation, magni650 and magni500 for larger airframes), Samson high-energy-density batteries (up to 400 Wh/kg), magniDrive inverters, PDX800 power distribution units, and the magniSMART software platform. The company has flight-tested its systems on six different airframes, accumulating more than 200 flights including the world's first all-electric commercially-focused aircraft (Harbour Air Beaver, December 2019), the first clean-sheet all-electric commuter (Eviation Alice, September 2022), the world's largest hydrogen-electric aircraft (Universal Hydrogen Dash 8, March 2023), and the first piloted hydrogen-electric helicopter (Unither Bioelectronics R44, March 2025).
The company's revenue model is hardware sales to aircraft manufacturers and operators, with two distinct go-to-market motions: (1) OEM-embedded supply of integrated powertrains to platforms such as the Eviation Alice, Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2, Universal Hydrogen Dash 8 conversion, Faradair BEHA, and Unither Bioelectronics R44; and (2) a direct-to-consumer channel opened in July 2026 via pre-orders for the magniAIR engine targeting experimental and kit-plane builders (initially Van's RV-10) under the FAA MOSAIC framework, with deliveries beginning in 2027. In July 2026 magniX additionally announced a vertical expansion of its Samson battery and magniDrive electronics into non-aerospace markets including data centers, energy storage, defense, mobility, and space. The company is headquartered in Everett, Washington, with U.S.-based manufacturing and a supply chain, and operates as a subsidiary of the Singapore-headquartered Clermont Group.
magniX firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- magniX
- Legal name
- magniX
- Website
- https://magnix.aero
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- magniX designs and supplies 800V electric propulsion systems — engines, batteries, power electronics, and software — as integrated powertrains for aircraft OEMs (Eviation, Bye Aerospace, Harbour Air, Universal Hydrogen, Faradair, Unither) and, since July 2026, for data center, defense, mobility, and energy storage customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
magniX industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aerospace Electric Propulsion
- NAICS
- Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)
- SIC
- Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Military Aerospace Engines & Propulsion (IMABAMAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ), Engine Control, Fuel & Ignition Systems (FADEC/Accessories) (IMABADAK)
Keywords
Where magniX is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Redmond
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
magniX business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Electric Propulsion Systems and Components: Sale of electric engines, batteries, power electronics, and integrated powertrains to aircraft manufacturers and operators. Revenue from initial magniAIR pre-orders with deposits securing production slots, final sales packages including integrated powertrains with Samson batteries and firewall forward kits for select kit planes.
- Energy Storage Systems: Application of aerospace-grade batteries and power electronics to non-aerospace markets including data centers, energy storage, defense, mobility, and space applications. Designed for mission-critical use cases where lives and hardware are at risk.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | magniAIR Electric Engine with Integrated Powertrain |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
magniX product offering
Product offeringCore offering
magniX designs and manufactures electric propulsion systems and components for aviation, centered on a fully-integrated aerospace powertrain built on an 800-volt architecture. The portfolio includes the magniAIR, magni500, and magni650 electric engines, Samson batteries, magniDrive inverters, PDX800 power distribution units, and the magniSMART software platform, all sold to aircraft OEMs, operators, and experimental/kit-plane builders.
Product overview
magniX is a technology platform developing solutions for the electric age, primarily serving the aerospace industry with a portfolio of flight-tested electric propulsion products. The core offering is the fully-integrated aerospace powertrain, which combines the magniAIR and magni650/magni500 electric engines, Samson batteries, magniDrive power electronics, PDX800 power distribution units, and the magniSMART software platform into a cohesive system. The company has powered over 200 flights across six different aircraft platforms, making it an industry leader in electric aviation propulsion with an unmatched flight-test record.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Samson: High-energy density battery product line including the Samson 300 battery with 400 Wh/kg energy density introduced in 2024-2025.
- magniSMART
- magniAIR
- magni650
- magni500
- magniDrive
- PDX800
- HeliStorm
Products and services
- magniAIR Electric Engine Air-cooled 175 kW (235 shp peak / 174 shp continuous) electric engine weighing 55 kg with class-leading power-to-weight ratio, 5,000-hour time-between-overhaul, and zero fuel consumption. Offered as an integrated powertrain for general aviation, kit planes, light sport aircraft, and flight trainers replacing 120-175 kW piston engines.
- Samson Batteries High-energy-density battery cells and packs built on magniX's 800-volt architecture, delivering up to 400 Wh/kg energy density, long cycle life, and aerospace-grade safety for mission-critical applications in aviation, defense, space, mobility, and energy storage.
- magniDrive Power Electronics Industry-leading inverters built on 800-volt architecture delivering aerospace-grade safety and performance for electric propulsion systems, energy storage systems, mobility, defense, and aerospace applications.
- PDX800 Power Distribution Intelligent battery control and power distribution unit designed to meet the rigors of aerospace certification with advanced safety features for electric propulsion systems.
- magni650 Electric Propulsion Unit High-power electric propulsion unit used in the Eviation Alice all-electric commuter aircraft and Universal Hydrogen's hydrogen-electric Dash 8 conversion for commercial and regional aviation.
- magni500 Electric Propulsion Unit 750 HP electric propulsion unit that powered the world's first flight of an all-electric commercially-focused aircraft and the first electric Cessna Caravan.
- Fully-Integrated Aerospace Powertrain The first fully-integrated aerospace powertrain, combining magniX electric engines, Samson batteries, magniDrive power electronics, and PDX800 power distribution into a complete propulsion system that has powered more than 200 flights across six different airframes.
- magniSMART Platform Software platform for monitoring and managing magniX electric propulsion systems across aviation and adjacent deployments.
- HeliStorm Helicopter Engine Line Helicopter-focused engine line developed for hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion applications, targeting flight tests in 2026 and expanding magniX's propulsion portfolio into rotorcraft.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5,000 hours time between overhaul for magniAIR engine
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use magniX
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
magniX technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
magniX partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Unither BioelectronicscoreUnither Bioelectronics (subsidiary of United Therapeutics) developed the world's first piloted hydrogen-electric helicopter using a modified Robinson R44 powered by PEM fuel-cell-battery architecture and green hydrogen with a magniX electric motor. Focus on medical transport, organ logistics, and emergency response under Project Proticity (partnership with Robinson Helicopter Company).
- Faradair AerospacecoreUK-based Faradair Aerospace partnered with magniX to develop an 18-seat Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft (BEHA) targeted for delivery by 2026. Both companies are collaborating on the electric aircraft project advancing hybrid-electric flight technology for regional transport.
- Universal HydrogencoreUniversal Hydrogen converted a De Havilland Dash 8 with a magni650 electric propulsion unit powered by hydrogen fuel cell system, becoming the world's largest flight-tested hydrogen electric airplane (March 2023).
- EviationcoreEviation Alice, the first ever all-electric commuter airplane built from the ground up around electric propulsion, powered by two magniX magni650 EPUs. Historic first flight completed September 2022.
- Harbour AircoreHarbour Air operated a De Havilland Beaver seaplane retrofitted with magniX magni500 750HP EPU, completing the world's first flight as an all-electric commercially-focused aircraft in Vancouver, Canada (December 2019).
- NASAcoreOngoing collaboration with NASA on electric propulsion certification standards. magniX tested a battery-electric propulsion system on a Robinson helicopter in 2022.
- Bye AerospacecoremagniX working towards first flight of Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2, powered by Samson batteries. eFlyer 2 is a two-seat all-electric trainer aircraft with FAA certification development underway.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
magniX competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Safran: Global aerospace propulsion leader producing LEAP and CFM engines with announced electric and hybrid-electric propulsion initiatives. As a Tier-1 engine OEM serving commercial and military aviation, Safran represents magniX's primary incumbent competitor as the electric aviation market matures.
- Rolls-Royce: UK-based propulsion and power systems major with broad portfolio in civil aerospace, defense, and power generation. Rolls-Royce has been developing electrical propulsion capabilities and competes with magniX in the broader transition to electric/hybrid aviation systems.
- Honeywell Aerospace: Major Tier-1 aerospace supplier with turbogenerator and emerging electric/hybrid propulsion programs (including the hybrid-electric SA-1 program for the Dash 8-300). As a deep-pockets incumbent pursuing the same electric aviation opportunity, Honeywell is a direct competitor to magniX in regional aircraft electrification.
- Pratt & Whitney: Major military and commercial engine OEM (PW1000G, F135, F119) with growing investment in hybrid-electric and hydrogen propulsion technologies. As a Raytheon Technologies subsidiary, P&W competes with magniX across both commercial and military aerospace propulsion.
Emerging players
- ZeroAvia: UK/US hydrogen-electric aviation startup developing zero-emission powertrains for 9-19 seat aircraft, with multiple flight test programs. ZeroAvia is the most direct emerging competitor to magniX in hydrogen-electric regional aviation, pursuing overlapping customers (Universal Hydrogen was originally a ZeroAvia partner).
- Heart Aerospace: Swedish electric aviation startup developing the ES-30 hybrid-electric regional aircraft for 30-seat operations, backed by major airlines (United, Air Canada, Saab). Heart Aerospace represents an emerging competitor targeting similar regional aviation electrification use cases as magniX.
- H55: Swiss electric aviation company spun out of Solar Impulse, focused on certified electric propulsion systems for general aviation and training aircraft. H55 directly competes with magniX in the light aircraft/trainer electric propulsion segment targeted by magniAIR.
- Wright Electric: US/UK startup developing electric propulsion for commercial aircraft, focused initially on the 100+ seat narrowbody segment with partners including EasyJet and NASA. Wright is an emerging competitor in the broader electric aviation space with overlapping long-term ambitions.
Direct peers
- Pipistrel: Slovenian light aircraft manufacturer (now Textron eAviation subsidiary) producing the Velis Electro, the first type-certified electric aircraft in serial production. Pipistrel directly competes with magniX in the electric trainer/light sport aircraft segment targeted by magniAIR.
- Bye Aerospace: US electric aircraft startup developing the eFlyer 2 (two-seat trainer) and eFlyer 4 (four-seat) with FAA certification in progress. Bye is both a magniX customer (using Samson batteries for eFlyer 2) and a competitor in the electric trainer market that magniX targets with magniAIR.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses1 record
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
magniX leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
magniX funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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magniX M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about magniX
What does magniX do?
magniX designs and manufactures electric propulsion systems and components for aviation, centered on a fully-integrated aerospace powertrain built on an 800-volt architecture. The portfolio includes the magniAIR, magni500, and magni650 electric engines, Samson batteries, magniDrive inverters, PDX800 power distribution units, and the magniSMART software platform, all sold to aircraft OEMs, operators, and experimental/kit-plane builders.
Is magniX a public or private company?
magniX is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was magniX founded?
magniX was founded in 2009. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is magniX based?
magniX is headquartered in Redmond, United States, in the North America region.
How does magniX make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Electric Propulsion Systems and Components are the primary driver. The others are energy Storage Systems.
Who are magniX's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Safran, Rolls-Royce, Honeywell Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney. Emerging players are ZeroAvia, Heart Aerospace, H55 and Wright Electric. Direct peers are Pipistrel and Bye Aerospace.
Does magniX have an API?
No public API is recorded for magniX.
What industry is magniX in?
magniX's product category is Aerospace Electric Propulsion. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAMAD, Military Aerospace Engines & Propulsion, with a secondary code of IMACAHAJ, Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules). Its NAICS code is 336415 and its SIC code is 3724.