VoltAero designs and manufactures the Cassio aircraft, which utilizes parallel electric-hybrid propulsion to enhance safety and efficiency in regional aviation. This technology addresses the need for eco-friendly air travel by significantly reducing carbon emissions compared to traditional aircraft.
Funding
$50.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Regional air travel faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact due to concerns about carbon emissions and noise pollution from traditional aircraft. Existing aircraft designs often lack the efficiency needed to make short-haul flights economically and environmentally sustainable.
Solution
VoltAero is developing the Cassio aircraft family, a series of electric-hybrid aircraft designed to enhance the safety, efficiency, and eco-friendliness of regional air transportation. The Cassio utilizes a parallel electric-hybrid propulsion system, integrating electric motors and an internal combustion engine, to optimize performance and minimize environmental impact. This design allows for all-electric operation during taxi, takeoff, primary flight (up to 150 km), and landing, with the hybrid component extending the range and providing a backup power source. VoltAero's approach aims to connect communities with sustainable air mobility solutions that are compatible with existing airport infrastructure.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes regional commercial operators, air taxi/charter companies, private and business owners/operators, and utility-category services for cargo, postal delivery, and medical evacuation.
Features
- Parallel electric-hybrid propulsion system combining Safran ENGINeUS electric motors and a Kawasaki internal combustion engine.
- All-electric operation for taxi, takeoff, primary flight (up to 150 km), and landing.
- Hybrid mode for range extension and in-flight battery recharging.
- Fail-safe functionality with the internal combustion engine serving as a backup power source.
- Cassio 330: four/five-seat configuration with 330 kW electric-hybrid power.
- Cassio 480: six-seat configuration with 480 kW electric-hybrid power.
- Cassio 600: 10/12-seat configuration with 600 kW electric-hybrid power.