EVIA AERO has added another five units of hydrogen fuel-cell conversion kits to its existing Letter of Intent with Cranfield Aerospace (CAeS). Initially EVIA AERO had initially signed up for 10 modification kits plus supplementary type certificates (STCs).
CAeS CEO Paul Hutton said: “We have developed a fantastic relationship with EVIA AERO and are delighted that their confidence in CAeS’ capabilities continues to grow with the signing of additional orders for 9-seat Britten-Norman Islander modification kits and our future 19-seat aircraft. By working together, we can make the zero-emissions flight a reality.”
Florian Kruse, EVIA AERO Founder & CEO said: “Our joint mission with CAeS for sustainable aviation has been very successful in recent months. More and more airports are committing to our system, which is based on the entire value chain of sustainable aviation. To meet the needs of the markets for the future, we have decided to order more conversion kits, and to set out with Cranfield Aerospace for a future with 19-seaters for regional traffic. As it stands, our order book is complete for the rest of the decade.”
In addition to this, EVIA AERO has signed a separate LOI for the supply of ten, 19-seat passenger aircraft to be powered by a scaled-up version of CAeS’ HFC-based propulsion system. This contract also includes the development of performance specifications for this aircraft type and maintenance requirements for the new hydrogen aircraft.
It has not yet been determined whether the aircraft ordered by Evia Aero will be a modification to an existing design or a new concept aircraft.