"The microliner looks like a regular plane and it takes off from a runway - the only difference is that it will be powered by batteries," Vaeridion's co-founder and CEO, Ivor van Dartel, explained. He emphasized that for both operators and passengers, the experience will be fundamentally similar. This innovation aims to enable electric aviation on short-haul routes, paving the way for more sustainable travel options within Europe, reducing reliance on jet fuel and enhancing environmental responsibility.
"Our new funding will significantly accelerate development efforts, paving the way for certification-conforming prototype flights to take off in 2027, followed by a first commercial flight by 2030," stated Van Dartel. This funding injects a needed boost for Vaeridion as they strive to meet their ambitious timeline for introducing electric aviation solutions, and in doing so, they aim to redefine passenger experience and sustainability in air travel.
Vaeridion's head of engineering, Markus Kochs Kämper, referred to securing a pre-application contract with EASA as "a huge milestone". This achievement allows the company to mitigate risks associated with their core technology, facilitating their path towards certification before they submit a type certificate application. Such regulatory advancement highlights the progressive stages of electric aircraft development, which remains essential for gaining trust in new aviation technologies.
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