VoltAir, an electric aircraft company based in Switzerland, has unveiled a concept plane at the Paris Air Show that it says will be ready for commercial use by 2035.
The VoltAir Cassio 330 is a 33-passenger, all-electric plane that has a range of 1,000 nautical miles (1,852 kilometers). It is powered by two electric motors that are powered by lithium-ion batteries.
VoltAir says the Cassio 330 will be able to fly at speeds of up to 300 miles per hour (483 kilometers per hour) and have a maximum cruising altitude of 30,000 feet (9,144 meters).
The company says the Cassio 330 will be more efficient than traditional jet planes, and it will produce zero emissions.
VoltAir is currently in talks with airlines and other potential customers about the Cassio 330. The company says it hopes to begin production of the plane by 2025.
If successful, the VoltAir Cassio 330 could revolutionize the airline industry. Electric planes would be much cleaner and more efficient than traditional jet planes, and they could help to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution.
Here are some of the key features of the VoltAir Cassio 330:
* 33-passenger capacity
* 1,000 nautical mile (1,852 kilometer) range
* 300 mph (483 km/h) cruise speed
* 30,000 foot (9,144 meter) maximum cruising altitude
* Zero emissions
The VoltAir Cassio 330 is a promising concept that could revolutionize the airline industry. Electric planes are the future of air travel, and the Cassio 330 is one of the most advanced electric plane concepts in development.