Rolls-Royce and Tecnam Aircraft have joined efforts to produce an electric version of the P2012 Traveller commuter/utility aircraft, with plans to debut the new version in 2026. The partnership collaborates with Scandinavian airline Widerøe to ready the airplane for commercial service within Widerøe’s current network in Norway. The program builds on the existing agreement between Tecnam, Rolls-Royce, and Rotax to develop the H3PS parallel hybrid-electric propulsion system for its single-engine P2010. The Traveller, which was first delivered in October 2019, will eventually transform into an all-electric airplane, the P-Volt.
Rolls-Royce Joins Forces with Tecnam, Widerøe on Electric Model
Key Takeaways:
- Rolls-Royce and Tecnam Aircraft are partnering to develop an all-electric version, the P-Volt, of the P2012 Traveller commuter aircraft, aiming for a debut in 2026.
- Scandinavian airline Widerøe is collaborating to ready the 11-seat P-Volt for commercial service within its Norwegian network, suitable for their numerous short-distance regional flights.
- This initiative is a significant step towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions in aviation by 2050, with Widerøe aspiring to be the launch operator for zero-emissions aircraft.
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