At a time when the government wants to eliminate the Essential Air Services program, Zunum Aero has an idea that might increase GA airport traffic by leaps and bounds. Specifically, hybrid-electric aircraft that will provide cheap short-range flights. Billing itself as a “pioneer in electric aviation,” the Seattle-based company recently announced backing from Boeing’s HorizonX innovation cell and JetBlue Technology Ventures, declaring that both companies “believe that regional travel is ripe for transformation.”
Boeing and JetBlue Invest in Zunum Aero’s Quest to Build Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
Key Takeaways:
- Zunum Aero, backed by Boeing and JetBlue, is developing hybrid-electric aircraft to create a regional electric air network for short-range flights.
- These aircraft aim to offer significantly cheaper (40-80% less) and faster (80% less travel time) travel for 10-50 passengers, utilizing smaller regional airports.
- The initiative seeks to transform regional travel by providing a competitive alternative to driving or high-speed rail, while also achieving substantial reductions in emissions and noise.
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