Hybrid Electric Modular General Aviation Aircraft

The emergence of hybrid electric aircraft will present a shift to fast and convenient short-distance travel. These aircraft have lower costs and need a light ground infrastructure, delivering economic and environmental benefits. The EU-funded CASSIO project is developing the world’s first parallel and series distributed hybrid propulsion system that will power general aviation aircraft with a seating capacity of up to 10 passengers. CASSIO configurations have been validated in flight and on the ground, de-risking them for airworthiness certification. The project will work on their application on new production aircraft built with strong, lightweight materials. The CASSIO propulsion system will improve regional mobility, allow access to more communities, and reduce road congestion problems, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.