Voreppe, France – October 10, 2024 – The industrial startup Limatech announces that it has obtained the ETSOA (European Technical Standard Order Approval) and ADOA (Alternative Procedure to Design Organization Approval) certifications from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), thus becoming the first European designer and producer of lithium batteries and the second player worldwide authorized to commercialize its batteries for the aerospace market.

Since its creation in 2016 with the support of CEA Grenoble, Limatech has been developing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology that is more efficient, higher-performing, and longer-lasting to accelerate the energy transition in aviation. A laureate of the H2020 EIC Green New Deal program by the European Innovation Council and a double laureate of the France 2030 initiative for the “First Factory” and “Batteries” project calls, Limatech inaugurated its first 1,200m² factory last July, which will house three production lines near Grenoble, France.

In April 2023, Limatech reached a key milestone by receiving the Production Organization Approval (POA) granted by the Civil Aviation Safety Organization (OSAC). This production approval, held by fewer than 500 companies worldwide, certifies Limatech’s production and quality control systems for the aerospace industry.

Two essential certifications for civil aviation equipment

After extensive testing of its batteries, Limatech received ADOA approval from EASA on September 30, 2024. This certification, held by fewer than 300 companies worldwide, approves the compliance of Limatech’s design system with civil aviation standards.

It is accompanied by the first EASA-issued ETSO C179b certification in Europe to approve the technical compliance of rechargeable lithium batteries with aviation standards. Approval of this ETSO (ETSOA) makes it possible to address the initial equipment market with an off-the-shelf product for specific installation on aircraft.

With an initial production capacity of 500 units per year and a partnership with OEMServices for logistics and distribution, Limatech will be ready in the coming months to produce and deliver its batteries to its first customers.

“EASA has been involved in our certification campaign from the very beginning. Our alignment in terms of mission has allowed us to approach our certification campaign under the best conditions,” comments Florence ROBIN, co-founder and president of Limatech.

“We thank EASA for their commitment to our certification program. The ETSO certification of our batteries and the design approval mark the launch of the commercialization phase,” comments Maxime DI MEGLIO, co-founder and CEO of Limatech.

“We congratulate Limatech on obtaining the ADOA and ETSO certificates (the first issued by EASA for this type of standard – C179b), which represent a significant milestone in the development of this innovative startup. We wish the Limatech teams great success in the next steps, particularly in Note: This press release is not a joint statement with EASA.obtaining STC approval for the installation of the battery on various types of aircraft,” comments Gregory LIEVRE, Head of the Design Organization and ETSO Department at EASA.

About Limatech:

LIMATECH is a deep-tech industrial startup developing innovative lithium batteries foraerospace applications. Limatech’s mission is to provide safer, higher-performing, and more sustainable energy for aviation. LIMATECH batteries are three times lighter, 2.5 times more efficient, and last 2.5 times longer than older lead-acid and nickel- cadmium technologies while enabling operation in the most severe environments. Find out more: www.limatech.energy

About the European Union Aviation Safety Agency – EASA:

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is the centrepiece of the European Union’s strategy for aviation safety. Its mission is to promote and achieve the highest common standards of safety and environmental protection in civil aviation. Based in Cologne, the Agency employs experts and administrators from all over Europe.

Find out more: www.easa.europa.eu