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EVIO, a hybrid-electric aircraft developer backed by Boeing, publicly launched its EVIO 810 hybrid-electric regional aircraft program.
The 810 already has 450 conditional pre-orders and is planned to enter into service in the early 2030s. It can operate in both all-electric and hybrid-electric modes, flying on battery power for short distances then switching to a hybrid-electric mode for longer flights. The airliner has 76 seats and is aimed at the 50- to 100-seat market, according to Air Data News. The company expects an operating range and performance profile suited for high-frequency regional routes.
"From day one, our focus has been to increase profitability for regional operators and deliver an exceptional passenger experience," said EVIO CEO Michael Derman.
Its goal is to lower operating costs, reduce fuel emissions, and increase flexibility for operators. Boeing has an investment stake in EVIO and is providing engineering support, according to Aerotime. Pratt andamp; Whitney Canada is leading the development of the propulsion system and plans to use the PT6E engine as the core of the hybrid architecture.
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"This collaboration is a unique opportunity to advance the potential of hybrid-electric aircraft architectures," said Scott McElvaine, VP of sales and marketing at Pratt andamp; Whitney Canada.
EVIO expects demand to exceed 7,500 units in the regional aircraft segment over the next two decades. It also plans to produce cargo and defense variants of the aircraft, including fully autonomous variants for specialized missions.