VoltAero

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.

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.

While French innovators are making gradual progress in electric, hybrid-electric and hydrogen propulsion, they are looking for critical funding.

VoltAero has selected Safran Electrical & Power to supply electrical wiring for its Cassio 330 electric-hybrid certification aircraft.

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 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.