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Zunum selects SAFRAN

SAFRAN reports that Zunum Aero, a pioneer in electric aviation, selected its Safran Helicopter Engines for the Zunum ZA10 hybrid-to-electric commercial aircraft. The ZA10 will be available in the early 2020s.

Safran Helicopter Engines will provide a new generation engine turbine to drive the Zunum ZA10’s electrical generator. This turbo-generator will power the 12-seat, hybrid-to-electric…

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JetSuite launches hybrid electric airplane

JetSuite launches hybrid electric airplane

Planned for 2022 EIS, JetSuite has expressed interest in up to 100 aircraft from Zunum Aero. These aircraft will be 12-seaters.

Zunuum is backed by JetBlue and Boeing. In aircraft battery packs are located in the wing and are relied on to power the aircraft. The plane’s rear fuselage can be used to store either a third battery pack, making the aircraft fully electric.  For JetSuite a range…

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Zunum Aero: First electric-hybrid airplane could be ready in 2022

- By Nuadox Crew -

Zunum Aero, the Boeing and JetBlue-backed hybrid-electric aviation startup, plan to deliver its first airplanes in 2022. The company released the design specifications for its debut 12-seat production aircraft, its first major announcement since emerging in April with big plans to shake up the aviation industry.

The company introduced the hybrid-electric planes with a strategy to cut down today's frustratingly long flight times and expensive ticket costs by focusing on short routes between the US's underutilized system of small regional airports. Zunum claims that its smaller, more fuel efficient crafts could make regional travel much more feasible than today's gas-guzzlers tied to the major airport system.  

Zunum's new craft design boasts a hybrid-electric system that aims for a range of up to 700 miles and a top cruise speed of 340 mph. The planes are projected to have 80 percent lower emissions and noise than traditional aircraft, which could be especially appealing for smaller, regional airports.

Source: Mashable

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Boeing and JetBlue Airways plans to bring a small hybrid-electric airliner to market by 2022

@Boeing and @JetBlue plans to bring a small hybrid-electric airliner to market by 2022 @zunumaero @JetBlueVentures

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A Seattle-area startup backed by the venture arms of Boeing Co and JetBlue Airways Corp plans to bring a small hybrid-electric airliner to market by 2022 that can dramatically reduce the travel time and cost of trips under 1,000 miles (1,600 km), it said on Thursday.

The first of several aircraft planned by Zunum Aero would seat up to 12 passengers and be powered by two electric…

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