Vaeridion, a German aerospace start-up, is making waves at EBACE 2025 with the unveiling of its ambitious all-electric Microliner—a sleek, nine-seat regional aircraft designed to redefine short-haul travel by combining low emissions with affordable, efficient operations.
On display at the show’s Innovation Pavilion in Geneva, the company revealed plans to certify the Microliner in Europe by 2030, targeting both the regional airline and business aviation markets with a projected range of 217 nautical miles (approximately 400 km).
The Microliner features a modular wing-integrated battery system designed for easy maintenance and upgradeability as battery technology advances.
The aircraft’s carbon fibre long wing aims to enhance energy efficiency and glide performance, while a dual electric motor propulsion system will offer redundancy for its single propeller.
Ivor van Dartel, Vaeridion CEO said that battery module testing is already underway: “They are not ready for flight yet, but by 2027, when we aim to begin flying, we expect a minimum range of 400 km, thanks to ongoing advances in battery technology across multiple industries.”
In April, the company secured a key collaboration with Bosch General Aviation Technology, a spin-off from the German automotive giant, which signed a memorandum of understanding to support development of the Microliner’s electric drive system.
Bosch will bring its EASA EN9100-certified testing capabilities to the project from its facilities near Munich.
The Microliner will feature a pressurised cabin and a flight ceiling of up to 20,000 feet, though it is expected to operate optimally around 8,000 feet for most missions.
Unlike combustion engines that benefit from cruising at higher altitudes, van Dartel noted that electric aircraft do not gain efficiency with altitude, and climbing uses more energy without performance gains.
Aimed at reducing both operating costs and carbon emissions, the Microliner is designed to serve smaller, underserved communities with ticket pricing comparable to regional airlines, but with improved access to remote locations.
The aircraft can be flown by a single pilot and will offer flexible cabin configurations, including business-class layouts.
Vaeridion has already attracted interest from European business aviation operators, including Aero-Dienst, which operates medevac flights for ADAC, and charter and management firm ASL.