{"id":116423,"date":"2021-09-22T19:00:14","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T19:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/?p=116423"},"modified":"2021-09-22T22:43:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T22:43:11","slug":"volotea-air-nostrum-dante-aeronautical-unveil-electric-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2021\/09\/volotea-air-nostrum-dante-aeronautical-unveil-electric-aircraft.html","title":{"rendered":"Volotea, Air Nostrum y Dante Aeronautical unveil plans for a first 100% Electric Aircraft."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 100% electric aircraft project led by<strong> Volotea, Air Nostrum and Dante Aeronautical<\/strong> will mean an important step towards a future with emission-free aviation. This aircraft will play a crucial role in establishing zero-emission regional air transport, enabling connections to be made between small population centres, thanks to its reduced operating costs compared to much larger aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>S<em>ee also: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/en\/2021\/09\/rolls-royce-electric-aircraft-makes-first-flight.html\"><em>Rolls-Royce electric aircraft makes first flight.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initial plans and images of what will be the first prototype of a 100% electric aircraft show that more sustainable aircraft are getting closer to becoming a reality. In fact, the consortium expects this initial prototype to be certified for flight in three years time, representing a major milestone for the aviation industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The collaboration involves the two major aircraft operators, Dante Aeronautical, artificial intelligence companies such as DataBeaco, engineering and technology innovation companies in the aviation sector, including the Spanish multinational CT, as well as public research organisations such as CIDAUT (the Foundation for Transport and Energy Research and Development &#8211; Fundaci\u00f3n para la Investigaci\u00f3n y Desarrollo en Transporte y Energ\u00eda) and CIDETEC (The Specialised Energy-Storage Research Centre &#8211; Centro de Investigaci\u00f3n Especializado en el Almacenamiento de Energ\u00eda). The project is a clear example of commitment to technological innovation and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>See also: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/en\/2021\/09\/wright-electric-powerful-zero-emission-engine.html\"><em>Wright Electric successfully tests a powerful new zero-emission engine.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe started our collaboration with Dante Aeronautical back in 2019 and are very proud to see how the project has grown and gained momentum with the support of new partners, including several Spanish technology companies. The development of an electric aircraft using hydrogen battery technology will reduce carbon emissions. It makes complete sense for Volotea to support this project since it\u2019s completely in line with our goal of connecting underserviced cities and doing so in ways that are more sustainable,\u201d stated Carlos Mu\u00f1oz, Volotea\u2019s founder and CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carlos Bertomeu, Air Nostrum\u2019s CEO, emphasised that the Valencian airline is experienced in working with SMEs and institutions. \u201cThe benefits of Air Nostrum\u2019s collaborations with technology start-ups and universities to improve efficiency and passenger services are proven,\u201d he stated. \u201cAs a leading regional airline, Air Nostrum clearly had much to contribute to this exciting project, especially in regards to sustainability, which is something that we have been working on for many years,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-grid uagb-post-grid  uagb-post__image-position-top uagb-post__image-enabled 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