“From Electric Cri-Cri (20 kW) and E-Fan (60 kW), we have now reached the 600-kW power level on Cassio 1,” said VoltAero via the company’s Twitter account on Monday, as they celebrated the crossing of the English Channel, after launching from Calais-Dunkirk Airport, in France, at 10:46 GMT (6:46 ET) this morning.
VoltAero’s Cassio 1 Crosses the English Channel
Key Takeaways:
- VoltAero's Cassio 1 demonstrator successfully completed its second English Channel crossing, showcasing significant advancements in hybrid-electric aviation.
- The Cassio 1 utilized a powerful 600-kW electric-hybrid power module, a substantial increase from the E-Fan's 60 kW when it made the first electric crossing in 2015.
- The aircraft's journey includes stops at Cranfield University and participation in the ACE21 Air Charter Expo to promote the Cassio program's future in commercial air charter and regional mobility.
- VoltAero plans to begin deliveries of the four-seat Cassio 330 by late 2023, with larger 6- and 10-seat hybrid-electric models (Cassio 480 and 600) to follow.
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