KinectAir Makes Plans To Operate VoltAero’s Electric Cassio
Aviation International / Charles Alcock / July 15, 2020

France-based VoltAero is developing a family of aircraft seating between four and 10 people that will be able to fly up to around 800 miles at speeds of around 200 knots. The aircraft are intended to be able to take off and land with no more than 1,800 feet of runway.

Eventually, it intends to include eVTOL aircraft in its fleet.

The basis for the Cassio’s proprietary propulsion system is an internal combustion engine that drives three 60-kW electric motors. In standard operations, the electric motors would be used for takeoff and landings (partly to reduce noise), with the engine extending range.

KinectAir says that its smartphone app will allow users to book flights directly from the nearest airfield.