VoltAero

Airbus announced plans for a new conventional narrowbody in June. Now the French government is making it clear that the project is its top funding priority.

French startup VoltAero has unveiled a universal mobile charger for its hybrid-electric Cassio 330 and other electric aircraft.

French startup VoltAero has begun construction of a final assembly plant for its Cassio 330 hybrid electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.

VoltAero's Cassio 330 features a 330 kW electric-parallel hybrid propulsion system built around a Kawasaki piston engine, with an electric motor from Safran.

French startup VoltAero has flown its Cassio S hybrid-electric propulsion testbed on 100% sustainable fuel.

The company anticipates getting certification by the end of 2024.

The airline aims to select an aircraft this year to operate commercial demonstration flights in 2026.

VoltAero has selected Avidyne’s Quantum open flight deck avionics system for its hybrid-electric Cassio.

The French aerospace group is preparing to begin certification tests on its first electric propulsion unit.

The result of that engagement is the launch of the Quantum Open Avionics Platform.

Startup developing hydrogen-fueled variant of the internal combustion engine.

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran says the airline is working to determine which of four shortlisted companies it will choose for an electric aircraft purchase.

The agreement starts with Sky2Share acquiring the five-seat Cassio 330.

Kawasaki Motors has made a strategic investment of an undisclosed amount in VoltAero, a hybrid-electric aircraft developer.