VoltAero Progresses with Cassio 330 Aircraft, Plans for Integrated Hybrid Electric Flights
Key Ideas
- VoltAero remains on track for the first flight of its Cassio 330 hybrid electric aircraft by the end of the year.
- Initial testing will involve the thermal engine to ensure aerodynamics and propeller comfort before integrating the hybrid powertrain.
- Future plans include incorporating a more powerful, hydrogen-compatible six-cylinder engine to enable larger variants of the Cassio aircraft.
- The company aims for European Union Aviation Safety Agency type certification by the end of 2025.
French startup VoltAero is progressing with its Cassio 330 hybrid electric aircraft, with the first flight expected by the end of the year. The company has been conducting ground tests of its hybrid powertrain and testing a hybrid electric propulsion system in its Cassio S testbed. The initial flight of the full-scale Cassio 330 prototype will utilize only the thermal engine to address safety concerns before integrating the hybrid system. VoltAero also plans to switch to a more powerful, hydrogen-compatible six-cylinder engine to enable larger Cassio variants. The company aims to achieve European Union Aviation Safety Agency certification for the Cassio 330 by the end of 2025.