Tecnam P-Volt

The Tecnam P-Volt is an Italian light electric aircraft under development by Tecnam in conjunction with Rolls-Royce.[1]

P-Volt
Role Electric aircraft
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Tecnam
Status In development
Primary user Widerøe

Design and development

The P-Volt is being developed from the Tecnam P2012 Traveller[2] as a nine passenger short-haul aircraft suitable for commuter airline use.[3] Like the Traveller, it will have a high wing layout with fixed tricycle landing gear. Rolls-Royce is developing the electric power train and the aircraft is projected to have a range of 85 nautical miles per charge.[4] The range is projected with a 30 minute energy reserve for VFR, and the aircraft would be difficult to use with an IFR alternate.[5]

Operators

Norwegian airline Widerøe has announced their intention to purchase an unknown number of P-Volt aircraft for delivery in 2025 and entry into service in 2026.[6]

See also

References
  1. O'Connor, Kate (27 October 2020). "Tecnam, Rolls-Royce Partner On Electric Commuter". AVweb. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  2. Ostrower, Jon (12 November 2020). "Electric flying advances to the mainstream as Tecnam joins the race". The Air Current. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  3. Phelps, Mark (16 March 2021). "Electric Airliners Coming Soon, As Scandinavian Carrier Goes With Tecnam P-Volt". Plane & Pilot Magazine. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  4. Hemmerdinger, Jon (18 November 2021). "Tecnam reveals expected performance of in-development P-Volt electric aircraft". Flight Global. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  5. Bjorn Fehrm (February 4, 2021). "Bjorn's Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 5. Fundamentals recap". Leeham News.
  6. Alcock, Charles (11 March 2021). "Wideroe Goes Electric with Tecnam's P-Volt". Aviation International News. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
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