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This paper will propose a novel power generating system concept including an auxiliary, backup and emergency power source. Existing aircraft employ an auxiliary power unit (APU) and a ram air turbine (RAT) for power generation besides aero-engine generators. An APU works prior to starting propulsion on the ground and as a backup power plant during flight. The RAT is activated due to the need to maintain the essential systems in the case of an emergency situation. Both systems are optimized on conventional aircraft in which hydraulic, pneumatic and electric systems are supplied for control and equipment. Although a conventional aircraft needs hydro pumps and air compressors, the coming of a new era of more-electric architecture for aircraft and propulsion will be the stimulus to improve aircraft systems [1]. In more-electric aircraft, the authors focus on the low-pressure spool generation system of aero-engines.