Two academic institutions and one spin-off company will make the 19-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft a reality for the near future. Led by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, the HECARRUS consortium aims to revitalize the European small aircraft industry and pave the way for demonstrating an innovative commuter aircraft solution.

Number of commercial aircrafts and people flying every day is expected to double in the following two decades.

Cost per gallon of aviation fuel is expected to triple.

Passenger transport (up to 19 PAX) belonging to EASA’s CS-23 regulatory base.

Improve mobility.

Achieve sustainable growth in aviation.

Achieve reduced environmental  footprint.

Rethink flight.

ACARE Vision 2020 Goals: 50% reduction in CO2, 80% reduction in NOx, 50% reduction in Noise, as compared to aircraft and engine technologies with EIS 2000.

European Flightpath, 2050 roadmap: 75% reduction in CO2 emissions per passenger km, 90% reduction in NOx, 65% reduction in external noise until EIS in 2050.

International Air Transport Association: 75% reduction in Landing and Take-off (LTO) Nox emissions and 70% in fuel burn reduction.

Electrification of future aircrafts (Hybrid and fully electric aircrafts).

Radical new aircraft/engine designs and architectures.

Lightweight and high-power density machines.

Electrical materials that can tolerate high temperatures and fault tolerant power electronics.

Development of mechanical, electrical and thermal systems.

Safety and certification.

Electro-mechanical integration.

Thermal management and cooling.

Control systems.

Integration of all systems in the airframe.