VoltAero

Aura Aero plans to turn the VoltAero X-Volt demonstrator into a series-hybrid testbed to help derisk development of its 19-seat ERA ahead of first flight.

Aura Aero has resumed flight testing with the Cassio S hybrid-electric demonstrator it acquired from Voltaero, renaming the aircraft X-Volt.

Aura Aero modifies VoltAero’s Cassio S demonstrator to develop its hybrid-electric ERA 19-seater, with first flight planned for 2027.

VoltAero founder Jean Botti was betting on a hybrid-electric layout for redundancy and quieter operations near airports, not for decarbonization.

Aura Aero acquires VoltAero’s assets, leveraging hybrid-electric expertise to advance its ERA 19-seater and expand its operational base in Rochefort.

Netherlands-based Ambitious Air Mobility Group has signed binding investment terms with Czech electric air taxi startup Zuri.

“Can you imagine having 280-hp in an LSA?” VoltAero CEO Jean Botti asked. “It’s going to be fun.”

French startup VoltAero finalized an agreement with Malaysia’s HM Aerospace at the Paris Air Show for 30 Cassio 330 hybrid eVTOLs.

Hydrogen-electric unveiling; hybrid-electric redesign; satcom antenna breakthrough; and immersion-cooled batteries.

French startup VoltAero has redesigned its hybrid-electric Cassio 330 in a bid to ensure an easier path to certification with EASA.

VoltAero offers hybrid powertrain; mixed-reality training device; damage-tolerant rotorcraft control; and Moya’s cargo eVTOL family.

French startup VoltAero has launched its hybrid-electric powertrain into the experimental aircraft market.

The company has also announced a partnership with Tecnam aircraft dealer Altisky for local assembly and distribution across North America and the Caribbean.

VoltAero is expanding North American support for its Cassio electric-hybird aircraft through a strategic partnership with AltiSky.

Hybrid-electric aircraft developer VoltAero has announced another delay in the development of the Cassio 330 five-seater.

EPS has been developing its EPiC 1.0 rechargeable lithium-ion battery system to power electric regional aircraft.

VoltAero and Kawasaki Motors have revealed new details about plans to power later versions of the Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft with a hydrogen-fueled version of its newly developed supercharged aero piston engine family.

Sigma has signed agreements with eVTOL developer Supernal and VoltAero.

China’s EHang has signed a purchase and operation cooperation agreement with Hong Kong’s KC Smart Mobility.

After the initial funding wave, investors grow leery of unfulfilled promises by startups.

The need to maintain competitiveness and treat business operators fairly must be balanced with climate concerns.

The initial aircraft is planned to launch into a company testing program around the end of this year using only the thermal engine.

Lilium is in advanced discussions with the French government for subsidies and loan guarantees.

Developers of turbo- and diesel-electric generators offer flexibility.

French startup VoltAero has begun bench testing of the integrated parallel hybrid-electric powertrain for its five-seat Cassio 330.