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 transform regional air travel.
- Their goal is to create a regional electric air network, providing a fast, low-cost alternative to driving or high-speed rail for short-haul journeys and increasing general aviation airport traffic.
- These hybrid-electric aircraft promise significant reductions in travel time (up to 80%), cost (40-80% below current prices), emissions (80% lower), and noise (75% quieter).
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