Monday, March 15, 2021 at 11:43
Northern Norway’s extensive network of short take-off and landing airports is ideal for zero emissions technologies. (Illustration: Tecnam)
Routes inside the Arctic Circle could be world’s first to see zero emission passenger flights as regional airline Widerøe will be launch operator of the 11-seat P-Volt aircraft.
Rolls-Royce and airframer Tecnam have teamed up to work with Norway’s regional airliner Widerøe to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft for the short-distance commuter market.
First planes could be ready for take-off on regular commercial flights in 2026.
The aircraft is the P-Volt, with 9-seats plus two pilots.
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Rolls-Royce and airframer Tecnam are joining forces with Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, to deliver an all-electric passenger a.