A new electric plane will soon be launched in Switzerland

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June 16, 2019

A revolutionary machine will be unveiled Friday in Switzerland: the two-seater H55. Its propulsion system is derived from the experience gained with the Solar Impulse aircraft.

Prototype H55

A new electric plane is about to be launched in Switzerland, reports the «SonntagsZeitung». The device of the Swiss pioneer of electric aviation André Borschberg will soon go into production. It will be unveiled next Friday at Sion airport.

The two-seater H55, powered by electric motors and expected to be used for pilot training, will be produced by a Czech family-owned BRM Aero, a manufacturer of small Bristell aircraft.

Solar Impulse pilot André Borschberg wants to revolutionize air transport

The propulsion system is based on the experience acquired with the Solar Impulse aircraft, which made the first round of the world in stages between 2015 and 2016 by moving only through solar energy, with André Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard at orders.

In addition to the fact that they do not emit CO2, electric powered aircraft are also much quieter.

Related links:

BRM Aero: https://www.bristell.com/

Solar Impulse: https://orbiterchspacenews.blogspot.com/search?q=solar+impulse

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