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CASSIO

An aircraft with hybrid-electric propulsion for efficient and eco-friendly flight

September 2021
Gallery CASSIO 1
Gallery CASSIO 1
01.

Identification

CASSIO is a a unique general aviation aircraft with a seating capacity of 4-10 passengers, empowered with the world’s first parallel and series distributed hybrid propulsion system. The proprietary propulsion system delivers a total output of 600 kilowatts (kW), allowing for flight distances of up to 1,200 km. in a heavy-hybrid mode, offering 3.5 hours of flight autonomy. Benefitting from this propulsion configuration and CASSIO’s modular design, the aircraft can be configured for different flight modes that vary from from pure-electric flight (with a range of up to 200 km.), to heavy-hybrid mode, using the full 600 kW energy output for distances of more than 600 km. As most of the short-haul routes in Europe have flight distances of 100 to 1,000 km., CASSIO will provide a new mode of transportation that will: enable access to more communities in less time; enhance regional mobility; and alleviate road congestion problems – achieving all these goals safely and environmentally friendly.

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Label Date September 1, 2021
From France
Maturity stage Prototype testing in the real world
Looking For Network, Visibility, Partners
02.

Implementation Stories

CASSIO by VOLTAERO S.A.S.
Implemented by Tesi (Tecnologie E Servizi Innovativi) in Le Gua  (France) in 2022

French startup VoltAero has raised another 32 million euros in capital. The Italian company Tesi (Tecnologie E Servizi Innovativi) became a strategic investor and industrial partner in the Series B financing round. VoltAero will use the money to finance the certification and start of production of its hybrid Cassio 330 aircraft. Tesi will produce the airframe for VoltAero’s Cassio 330 prototype in 2023.

Result

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The environmental benefits

  • Composed of 5 electric motors
  • Powered by battery packs that delivers 300kW
  • 75% reduction in CO² emissions per passenger per kilometer
  • CASSIO offers minimum 50% reduction in noise
  • 90% reduction in NOx emissions
04.

The Financial benefits

  • Operating costs 20% less than competition
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Activity Region

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Europe

France,

  • Headquarters
  • Activity
06.

Company Profile

VOLTAERO S.A.S.

Design and manufacture of hybrid-electric and electric modes of aircrafts.

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Headquarters 17600 Le Gua, France
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