VoltAero Shows Off Cassio 330 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Model is expected to make its first flight later this year.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 11:23 AM ET

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VoltAero pulled back the curtain on its Cassio 330 hybrid-electric airplane—the No. 1 prototype of its latest efforts in the sustainable mobility race. [Courtesy: VoltAero]

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VoltAero unveiled its Cassio 330 hybrid-electric airplane at the Paris Air Show, showcasing its commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly aviation.
The 4-5 seat Cassio 330 is the initial model in a family of hybrid aircraft, which will include larger 6- and 10/12-seat versions, all designed with a hybrid propulsion unit combining thermal and electric power.
The aircraft will utilize aft-mounted electric motors for taxi, takeoff, short-range cruise (under 150 km), and landing, while an internal combustion engine extends its overall range, operating on sustainable fuels such as biofuel and hydrogen.

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At a pre-launch press conference prior to the opening of the Paris Air Show on Sunday, VoltAero pulled back the curtain on its Cassio 330 hybrid-electric airplane—the No. 1 prototype of its latest efforts in the sustainable mobility race.

The four- or five-seat Cassio 330 represents the next step in a family that will eventually include the six-seat Cassio 480—with a combined electric-hybrid propulsion power of 480 kilowatts—and the 10/12-seat Cassio 600, projected to fly with electric-hybrid propulsion power totaling 600 kilowatts.