Vaeridion GmbH and ASL Group have signed a cooperation agreement to realize commercial battery electric flight this decade, leveraging ASL’s extensive operational experience, network and knowledge combined with VÆRIDION’s cutting edge technology, aircraft design and analysis tools.
Philippe Bodson, Chief Executive Officer ASL Group said, “ASL Group aims to be at the forefront of sustainable aviation developments.
“Amongst others we were the first to operate fully electric Pipistrel training aircraft in Belgium and we continuously look for ways to further reduce our ecological footprint.
“Our collaboration with Vaeridion will contribute to making electric flying a reality in an important segment of our business activity, namely short-haul trips in the four to nine seater aircraft segment.”
Ivor van Dartel, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer VÆRIDION said, “Today’s business aviation sector is under large pressure to become more sustainable but has also always been an early adopter of new technology.
“We believe that business aviation will be among the first to adopt electric flight. Joining forces with one of Europe’s leading business aviation operators – ASL Group – will enable us to bring the Microliner design forward, leveraging ASL’s operational know-how and understanding of the passenger’s needs.”