Netherlands-based Elysian Aircraft is to collaborate with regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord on the development of its E9X battery-powered 90-seater.

Under an agreement disclosed on 22 October, TrueNoord will provide a lessor’s perspective on the E9X programme, offering input on key topics including direct operating costs, residual value and aftersales support.

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Source: Elysian Aircraft

Service entry for the all-electric 90-seater will be around 2033

Elysian says the interactions with TrueNoord “will provide a platform for open dialogue between innovators, financiers, airlines, and other stakeholders across the sustainable aviation ecosystem.”

Daniel Rosen Jacobson, Elysian co-founder and co-chief executive, says the co-operation will ensure the E9X “addresses [the] commercial and financial expectations of the industry.’’

Elysian has previously recruited airlines including KLM and Transavia as advisers to the E9X.

Service entry for the 430nm (800km)-range aircraft is tentatively scheduled for around 2033.

Dominic Perry is Aerospace Editor, Europe contributing extensively to flightglobal.com. Although specialising in the coverage of the helicopter industry, he has written on most topics in aerospace – be they commercial, defence or business aviation. In addition, there has been an increasing focus on the decarbonisation of the industry and zero-emission flight initiatives. He also helps to edit Flight International.View full Profile

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