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's HorizonX and JetBlue Technology Ventures, is developing hybrid-electric aircraft to revolutionize short-range regional air travel.
- The company aims to create a regional electric air network, offering flights that are 40 to 80 percent cheaper and reduce travel time by up to 80 percent compared to current options.
- These 10-50 passenger aircraft are designed to utilize smaller, regional airports, providing an alternative to driving or high-speed rail while significantly cutting noise by 75 percent and emissions by 80 percent (with a goal for zero).
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