VoltAero performs world first electric-hybrid aircraft flight using 100% SAF
French startup VoltAero has confirmed the successful first flight of its Casso S test aircraft, powered by a hybrid electric/fuel powerplant. Conducted from the company’s devopment facility at Royan, France, the Cassio S combustion engine used a 100% sustainable fuel provided by TotalEnergies, named Excellium Racing 100, which is made from bioethanol produced from waste that originates in French vineyards. “Based on initial...
Aerovolt commences UK electric charging station roll-out
Aerovolt, a new British company, has commenced the installation of electric charging stations at UK general aviation airfields. Commencing this month, Aerovolt is installing charger stations at six airfields in the south of England, with plans to increase this to 24 stations over the next 18 months. The charging stations will be used to charge electric GA aircraft, commencing with the Pipistrel Velis Electro – the first electric...
