SiriNor Completes Test Of Emission-Free Electric Jet Engine

Siri Nor’s roadmap includes commercialising the UAV engine by mid-2026, seaplane certification by 2027 and regional aircraft certification by 2030. The company is positioning itself to tap into the $100 billion+ global jet engine market over the next five years. Strategic chain partnerships are already being established across Pune, Bangalore, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad.

Deep-tech aerospace startup SiriNor, headquartered in India and Norway, has completed ground testing of its proprietary all-electric jet engine, achieving a Technology Readiness Level 6 under NASA’s framework. The test conducted in Pune marked a critical milestone towards commercialising what the company claims is the world’s first emission-free jet propulsion system. The engine prototype exceeded its design specifications, reaching over 40,000 RPM and generating 10 kgf of thrust, validating its performance under controlled laboratory conditions. With a scalable architecture, the engine is designed for a wide range of applications across USV's regional aircraft, seaplanes, and defence platforms.

Speaking after the demonstrations, Alok B Shriram, Senior Managing Director and CEO of DCM Shriram Industries and an early investor, said: “This represents serious homegrown technology built in India. I truly believe this is the future of aviation.”

Sir Bor’s investor list includes Shell E4, Mr Shriram, and other prominent angels. Seven LOIS have already been signed, along with eight global UAV and aviation players. A multinational team of engineers and aerospace professionals with experience at Airbus, Vistara, GE, Equinor, and Pratt & Whitney supports the startup.

Company Chairman and CEO Ivar Aune described the mistletoe as technical and symbolic: “TRI6 is a testament to five years of relentless work by our brilliant team. This is just the beginning.”

Sir Nor’s roadmap includes commercialising UAV engines by mid-2026, followed by seaplane engine certification by 2027 and regional aircraft certification by 2030. The company is positioning itself to tap into the $ 100 billion+ global jet engine market over the next five years.

The electric engine is power source agnostic and eliminates combustion, enabling 30% lower manufacturing costs and up to 40% lower maintenance. Strategic supply chain partnerships are already being established across Pune, Bangalore, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad.

“Sustainability and flexibility are built into our architecture,” added Abhijeet Inamdar, co-founder and CEO of SiriNor India. “This is about shaping the next era of aviation, and we are proud to be building it from India.”

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