VoltAero

Cassio 330 hybrid-electric aircraft is "halfway" to certification, VoltAero says

Global Sky signed a memorandum of understanding for 15 of the five- to 12-seat aircraft

Several new hybrid-electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft are in development

The French company aims to start flying the Cassio prototype by the end of 2024

Geneva event to highlight electric, hybrid, and hydrogen aircraft solutions

The ability of VoltAero's Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft to run its turbogenerator on sustainable aviation fuel will be important to achieve its decarbonization efforts.

The pusherprop model is set to start its flight test campaign in the next few weeks.

VoltAero, which is preparing to exhibit at the Paris Air Show later this month, is increasing its capital base through a Series B funding round that is supported by Kawasaki Motors.

The Japanese light engine manufacturer will support work on the powertrain for the utility and commuter aircraft.

Through a Series B funding round, the French start-up has raised cash to support plans for its family of fixed-wing regional aircraft.