Safomar Aviation is proud to announce its new partnership with Avion Power as a distributor for the company in South and Southern Africa.

Avion Power develops and manufactures advanced battery systems for government, military, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

Avion Power, a manufacturer of high‐power, light‐weight battery systems, announces the official launch of the Voyager Aircraft Battery. Voyager is a 28V/20Ah power source designed to start aircraft engines and to provide auxiliary power. On a single charge, Voyager can start 10 or more turbine engines, power on‐board electronics for an hour, or provide a combination of auxiliary power and starting power. Voyager weighs 15 pounds, can be stowed onboard an aircraft and recharged in‐flight, and has an integrated NATO power connector, making the battery completely cordless.

For three decades, Avion Power’s scientists and engineers have developed custom power sources optimized for specific applications. Product offerings have included high energy density batteries, high‐power solutions, and wearable power sources. Avion Power has also developed hardware and software that maximizes the reliability and safety of power sources.

“We’ve been making powerful, light‐weight aircraft batteries for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment for years and we’re excited to bring our Modular Battery System to the commercial aviation market,” said Trung Nguyen, Chief Battery Scientist for Avion Power. “The technology has been extensively tested, it’s combat proven at the highest level of helicopter aviation, and it outperforms lead‐acid batteries in most scenarios.”

“The Voyager Aircraft battery addresses the need for light‐weight, truly portable aircraft power; it’s a game changer for any pilot operating away from a reliable power source,” said Richard Gray, Director of Business Development for Avion Power. “Every day use of Voyager offers more powerful turbine starts and easier access to ground power wherever and whenever it’s needed. When necessary, pilots with depleted lead‐acid batteries can self‐rescue in minutes.”

Safomar Aviation is proud to link its name to another innovative principal to bring more specialised and cutting edge solutions to the aviation market. For more info on the Avion Power Voyager, contact Safomar Aviation on tel: +27 113976260 sales@safomaraviation.co.za